nsane.forums Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Along with the RTM announcement for Windows 8, Microsoft also gave out a few statistics about how many times the platform was tested across its many months of developments and release cycles. Windows 8 was the widest and most deeply tested OS in Microsoft's history according to Steven Sinofsky, which he believes means that the world is ready for Windows 8 and its new workflow. Seeing as Windows 8 was tested so widely when compared to previous iterations of Windows, it should signify that Windows 8 will be another rock solid OS out of Redmond. Microsoft released three 'previews' over the development cycle (Developers, Consumer and Release) and there were 16 million PCs actively participating in these programs to help iron out bugs and perfect the platform. The Release Preview was downloaded 7 million times that and was launched only ~8 weeks ago. Windows 8 has been thoroughly tested, to say the least, and it should leave a good impression on consumers from a stability point of view. You can get Windows 8 starting on October 26th either by upgrading for $39.99 or with the purchase of a new PC. If you buy an eligible Windows 7 PC today, you will be able to purchase an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $14.99 (U.S.) through the Windows Upgrade Offer. View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mara- Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 :lol: People were just curious. It doesn't meant that they will use it and that it will be "rock solid OS". :lol:Cheers ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calguyhunk Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I downloaded and tried out the Dev Preview. Lasted a grand total of 2 hours on my PC. :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Some of the blondes might have even tried it out a dozen times - few times each for ratification and few more times each for posterity. :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demoneye Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 waste of time and resources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimd4 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 It doesn't mean [..] The problem is that we 'need' Windows.. The *nix OS is like alpha / beta version, at best, when it comes to the desktop. Sure, it's safe / secure, but that's where the advantages stop. Over the past few months I have tried CrunchBang, Mint (& Mint Debian), Debian, Fedora, Ubuntu and Xubuntu, and a bunch of other variants and distros. It works, they work, but funny things happen - like, installing Wine actually changes the power configuration of the installation. How and why is not something that I need to deal with - I need a system where stuff just works. Unfortunately, Windows is it, atm. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Win7nerd Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 i do believe there's a TYPO in the heading and article itself.. more like 16 PC NOT MILLIONS :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calguyhunk Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 ... but funny things happen - like, installing Wine actually changes the power configuration of the installation.... Somebody more knowledgeble 'bout Linux can correct me here, but afaik, it's intentional. Windows applications need more powerful hardware specs that consume more power. So by default, the power config is changed the moment you show an inclination to run Windows apps ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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