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Re:HP brings Windows 7 back 'due to popular demand' as buyer... by adamors on Monday January 20, 2014 @07:56PM (#7092701)
> if you just ignore all of the crappy new stuff it's not a big deal

It really isn't a big deal, because you're not being forced to use the Metro apps. You can populate the start menu with regular application shortcuts and you're on your way.

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Re:HP brings Windows 7 back 'due to popular demand' as buyer... by BlackDeath3 on Monday January 20, 2014 @07:57PM (#7092707)
So why the hell am I upgrading?
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Re:HP brings Windows 7 back 'due to popular demand' as buyer... by jongalloway2 on Monday January 20, 2014 @08:05PM (#7092732)
I use it on a three monitor desktop. My favorite new features are file explorer and task manager.

Also the skydrive + settings sync is really nice. Whenever I install on a new device, everything's set up on first boot.

Lots of other features that don't make headlines but are genuinely useful: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_8

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Re:HP brings Windows 7 back 'due to popular demand' as buyer... by adamors on Monday January 20, 2014 @08:01PM (#7092723)
Faster, nicer UI, better multi-monitor support, better touch support, improved tools. Basically the same reasons you've upgraded to Windows 7 before that.
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