Will you use Windows 8 RTM as your main OS?

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by Q9650, Aug 14, 2012.

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How do you use or plan to use Windows 8 RTM?

  1. Primary OS

    313 vote(s)
    59.3%

  2. Dual-boot

    91 vote(s)
    17.2%

  3. Virtual Machine

    88 vote(s)
    16.7%

  4. Other

    78 vote(s)
    14.8%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. SPBHM

    SPBHM MDL Novice

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    #21 SPBHM, Aug 15, 2012
    primary OS for more than 10 days already :)
     
  2. ! .ĐΛЄMØИ. !

    ! .ĐΛЄMØИ. ! MDL Junior Member

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    #22 ! .ĐΛЄMØИ. !, Aug 15, 2012
    When a activation method can be assured, I'm glad to make it my main OS.
     
  3. -=fantômas=-

    -=fantômas=- MDL Senior Member

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    #23 -=fantômas=-, Aug 15, 2012
    I had a luck with activation, so i'm easy for next 179 days.
     
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  4. dareckibmw

    dareckibmw MDL Expert

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    #24 dareckibmw, Aug 16, 2012
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  5. Xphome

    Xphome MDL Novice

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    #25 Xphome, Aug 16, 2012
    I've used it as my primary OS since the RTM ISOs were leaked, not waiting is usually a bad choice because of programs not being compatible but I did it anyway. So I don't really recommending switching yet if you can't live without some programs/games, only a few so far that isn't working for me tho.
     
  6. SOCRATE_MMXII

    SOCRATE_MMXII MDL Expert

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    #26 SOCRATE_MMXII, Aug 16, 2012
    Nope. I'm older than 3 so I don't need cubes on my PC :D
     
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  7. Sapp

    Sapp MDL Novice

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    #27 Sapp, Aug 16, 2012
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    Maybe in dual boot when this thingy accept being installed :wheelchair: Fingers crossed:v:
     
  8. Jessica Alba

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    #28 Jessica Alba, Aug 16, 2012
    i have been using as primary os the day it was leaked:D
     
  9. antony_blu3

    antony_blu3 MDL Member

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    #29 antony_blu3, Aug 16, 2012
    I already make it my main OS since RP build, no dual boot of course
     
  10. burfadel

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  11. brut7

    brut7 MDL Member

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    #31 brut7, Aug 16, 2012
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    I really see no advantage in using windows 8 unless you have a touch screen.
    Windows 7 is already polished and done with nice aero glass, why would I bother with dull tiles?
    It's like windows for smart phone users.
    Playing with it and activated it on a test rig, doesn't interest me much anymore unfortunately.
    I did copy in the sound scheme for 7 :) like the usb noises.

    b7
     
  12. testplayer

    testplayer MDL Junior Member

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    #32 testplayer, Aug 16, 2012
    Primary OS, but as VHDx native boot, so it will not mess up my SSD partitions.
     
  13. tehhunter

    tehhunter MDL Novice

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    #33 tehhunter, Aug 16, 2012
    yes i will as soonest i get a license but right now i am using the leak version so i have until feb 3 2013 :eek:
     
  14. Misaki2010

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    #34 Misaki2010, Aug 16, 2012
    I used it as my primary OS since Windows 8 got into Developer Preview... I had Milestone builds too but they weren't so great.
     
  15. caleyd

    caleyd MDL Novice

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    #35 caleyd, Aug 16, 2012
    Building my VM now. Will dual boot until compatibility issues resolved.
     
  16. crazysharath

    crazysharath MDL Member

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    #36 crazysharath, Aug 16, 2012
    Will be running Windows 8 Pro 32bit in Virtualbox,until i feel to use it as my primary OS,certainly no dual boot. :p
    Also I'll wait for the games to be optimized for Windows 8.
     
  17. kilikandzer

    kilikandzer MDL Novice

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    #37 kilikandzer, Aug 16, 2012
    Not yet. While there is no sure way to completely remove the Metro interface.
     
  18. CMD

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    #38 CMD, Aug 16, 2012
    Already main OS , but not stable without proper drivers. you must have all win8 drivers to use it at optimum performance .
     
  19. acyuta

    acyuta MDL Expert

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    #39 acyuta, Aug 16, 2012
    Yes, driver availability right now is not complete, but should in the next 1-2 months. However, I have seen windows 8 supporting a lot of hardware out of the box.
     
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  20. RaymondTH

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    #40 RaymondTH, Aug 16, 2012
    Primary os until embedded standard 8 rtm's
     
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