Windows 8.1

[I am Carbon]

My Mom wanted a new computer for her room.
So I start this thing up just to find out I have to learn how to use it.
Freekin programs are now called aps.
this damn computer is like a smart phone.
And of course I don't have a smart phone never had a smart phone.
Thy are like heavy drugs turn people into zombies.
I don't see my Mom understanding this thing.
So will widows 8.1 make people zombies?

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

I know how you feel. Had to go thru that every year...

 

[bergoff]

I can't stand windows anymore. I miss the simple days of XP. My pc has 7 on it and I hate it. Good luck a d keep the bfh out of the room.

 

[retiredgentleman]

I can't stand windows anymore. I miss the simple days of XP. My pc has 7 on it and I hate it. Good luck a d keep the bfh out of the room.

I don't miss XP, because I'm still using XP on my computer to-day.

Bought a Dell XPS computer 9 years ago. It came with Windows XP operating system, and I've never seen any reason to change from the XP. XP works very well for me.

There's too much marketing hype, telling people to buy the latest "upgrades" for their computers. "Upgrades" are quite often worse that what you already use.

I'll likely be forced to move on from XP to one of the newer "trendy" operating systems, but that day hasn't happened yet

 

[weekendrider]

Carbon if she is more comfortable with a "classic" desktop look you can make it boot straight to the desktop.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-boot-straight-to-the-desktop-in-windows-8-1/

But the question wasn't about changing the look of the UI.
Short and simple I would say YES.
Using computers is turning people into zombies.
Google blue light effect of computers resulting in zombie effect.
The little bride and I have a go rounds about this and her developing cataracts and disturbed sleep patterns.
Which invariably lead to discussions about the pot calling the kettle black.

 

[501Spanky]

Carbon if she is more comfortable with a "classic" desktop look you can make it boot straight to the desktop.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/how-to-boot-straight-to-the-desktop-in-windows-8-1/

Bless you, bless you, bless you! My new laptop is 8.1 and I hate it! 7 was bad enough...

 

[I am Carbon]

Thanks weekendrider for that info
I guess we are becoming a Zombie Nation.

 

[lakeview]

I was going to suggest "classic shell" which i am using on my new 8.1. (did not click on the link, maybe that's it)

 

[Frankenbob]

Winders ’98 – The Alabama Edition

It has come to our attention that a few copies of the Alabama edition of Windows 98 may have accidentally been shipped outside Alabama. If you have one of the Alabama editions you may need some help understanding the commands.

The Alabama edition may be recognized by looking at the opening screen. It reads WINDERS 98 with a background picture of the General Lee superimposed on a Confederate flag. It is shipped with a Daisy Duke screen saver.

Also note:
the Recycle Bin is labeled Outhouse
My Computer is called This Infernal Contraption
Dialup Networking is called Good Ol’ Boys
Control Panel is known as the Dern Dashboard
Hard Drive is referred to as 4 Wheel Drive
floppies are them little ol’ plactic disc thangs.

Other features:

Instead of a error message you get a winder covered with a garbage bag and duct tape.
* OK ats aww-right
* cancel hail no
* reset awa shoot
* yes shore
* no Naaaa
* find hunt-fer it
* go to over yonder
* back back yonder
* help hep me out here
* stop ternit off
* start crank it up
* settings sittins
* programs stuff at does stuff
* documents stuff I done done

Also note that Winders 98 does not recognize capital letters or punctuation marks. Some programs that are exclusive to winders 98:
* tiperiter A word processor
* colering book a graphics program
* addin mershene calculator
* outhouse paper notepad
* jupe-box CD Player
* iner-net Microsoft Explorer
* pichers A graphics viewer
* IRS M/S accounting software
* IRS2 M/S accounting software with hidden files
* coon dog American kennel club records
* fishin Bass Anglers Sportsman Society records
* NRA National Rifle Association
* shot gun Remington Arms price list
* riffel Winchester price list
* pisstel Smith and Wesson price list
* truck Ford and Chevrolet dealers in AL by zip code
* house Nearest Mobile home repair service by zip code
* car same as truck just need two, list in Alabama
* cuzzins family history (usually a 3 meg file)
* tax records usually an empty file
* shells ammunition inventory (another 3 meg file)
* bud list of Budwiser dealers by zip code
* rasin NASCAR racing schedule includes list of TV stations that carry the race
* car ‘n truck parts nearest junk yard by zip code
* doc veterinarians by zip code

We regret any inconvenience it may have caused if you received a copy of the Alabama edition. You may return it to Microsoft for a replacement copy.

 

[cruzin]

Ubuntu- free and comes with no back doors, nobody makes viruses for it. that I know of.

 

[Travis]

I loved Windows 7. Windows 8.1 not as much. Maybe in time I will learn to like it.

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Here's another one:

http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwi...tweaks-to-make-windows-8-1-feel-more-familiar

 

[ippytattoo]

Just wait! They recently released the technical preview of Windows 10.

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Windows 8.1 VIRUS ALERT
- "Badtimes" - Remove it immediately!

This is the most dangerous virus yet.

It will rewrite your hard drive. Not only that, but it will scramble any disks that are even close to your computer. It will recalibrate your refrigerator's coolness setting so all your ice cream gets melted. It will demagnetize the strips on all your credit cards, screw up the tracking on your VCR, and use subspace field harmonics to scratch any CD's you try to play. It will give your ex-boy/ girlfriend your new phone number. It will mix antifreeze into your fish tank. It will drink all your beer and leave its socks out on the coffee table when there's company coming over. It will put a dead kitten in the back pocket of your good suit and hide your car keys when you are late for work. It will pour sugar in your gas tank, and shave off both your eyebrows while dating your current boy/ girlfriend, and bill the dinner and hotel room to your Visa card. It moves your car randomly around parking lots so you can't find it. It will kick your dog. It is insidious and subtle. It is dangerous and terrifying to behold. It is also a rather interesting shade of mauve. "Badtimes" will give you Dutch Elm disease. It will leave bacon cooking on the stove while it goes out to chase high school kids with your new snowblower.

These are just a few of the signs. This is one bad virus.
Be very careful!