Options for Windows 8

Today, I wasn’t sure what to post about so apologizes for the very late post.

In this post, I would like to explain your choices for when Windows 8 comes out.

First, you have to understand, as of now, Windows 8 will be a completely different operating system, meaning you would have to learn a brand new interface. If you are still learning current versions, which most likely is the case because we all learn something new each day, this will bring a big burden to you.

Now, you main options are as follows: you can stay on the current version, learn the new interface, downgrade from Windows 8 as soon as you get a new machine, or switch over to Mac.

Stay on the current version:

This option is probably the best and simplest. You wouldn’t have to purchase a new program, which would cost you hundreds of dollars and then you get confused. I think many people would choose this option because they feel that the current version they have is efficient, they know their current version (at least how to navigate), they wouldn’t have to spend money, and they don’t have to worry about losing data due to upgrading their system. Even though in most cases upgrading would not harm your data, there is still a chance that you would because something could get corrupted or your hard disk could give out during the upgrade process.

Learn the new interface:

If you really wanted to upgrade, you could always just learn the new system. Some may choose to do this because they like change and it’s something brand new. This is fine, but I do not recommend it with Windows 8 because chances are you might just downgrade to the last version you have.

Downgrade:

This would most likely be needed if you don’t want to learn the new system and you are planning to get a new machine. It’s important to downgrade prior to moving your data over because then you have to worry about backing up your data, which most likely you already did since you are moving to a newer computer, but it would be kind of redundant to move your data and then downgrade. This would also apply to those situations where the user did upgrade, but didn’t like the new system. Keep in mind you should also backup your data, not just for the downgrade process, but for data-loss prevention.

Switch over to Mac:

My prediction is that more people would switch over to a Mac out of frustration. Of course, some may just downgrade their systems, but I think a few would lose trust in Windows and just move over to Apple OS. Not to sound a little bias, but I honestly believe that Apple would never change the system to something that isn’t recognizable. This is mostly because they know their customers want to know how to navigate and like any good business, they want to keep their clients. I also believe some may choose this option because if they are forced to learn a new system, why not learn a most stable system, which is actually recommended by many respectable IT consultants.

As a recap, Windows 8 will be completely different. It will look and feel like their mobile system, so if you are not familiar with any of their mobile versions, you would want to stay away from this upgrade. You can always downgrade if you get a new machine, but make sure you know the proper ways to do this. You have to make sure you backup all your data and make sure you have all of the installation disks for your programs. If you are not sure what to do, please talk to someone that will give you unbiased advise. Windows is the IT company’s best friend because there are many hardware issues with PC’s as well as general system issues, so businesses would always recommend staying with Windows. If they tell you to stay because you would have to learn a new system, that is true, but it could also mean that they either don’t think you can learn the new system or they just don’t want to lose you business. Some may even recommend that you do upgrade to the new system only to have even more business from you(lessons). Change isn’t always bad, so if you are willing and brave enough to try the new system, go for it, but please make sure you back up your information so that if you choose to downgrade, you can do it safely and smoothly. As an added note, I have nothing against Windows 7 because it’s quite stable and easy to navigate since it’s similar to Windows XP.

Thank you for reading.