On Fri, 23 Aug 2013 08:27:17 +0100, scott wrote:

>> Windows 7 or 8?
> 
> I stuck with Windows 7 as I already had that so just reinstalled it on
> my new machine without issue. At some point Windows 8 will become the
> "norm",
> but I saw no reason to upgrade yet as everything is still compatible
> with W7. Unless you fancy getting a touch screen, developing apps with
> the latest MS tools, or have some programs that are Win8-only then I
> would stick with Win7 for now.

One thing a relative of mine pointed out is that in some cases, if you 
get a system with Win8, you also get a license that lets you install Win7 
- that's something to look at, certainly.

Jim

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