Hi /g/.
I plan to replace my main home PC, carrying the drives from old but with intention of doing clean install of OS.
Which version of Windows should I get? 7 or 8.1? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each one? I have legit keys for both ("Pro" editions), so getting it is not a problem.
In before - while I have Mint on other drive, I dont really use it everyday, just installed it for fun. Most of software I use is Windows only and dont work (at least - dont work properly enough) with Wine (not to mentionthe idea of installing Linux only to run soft with Wine). And while I have legit copy of Windows 10 Edu, I dont really want to install it yet.
Thanks for replies, like always.
I recommend MS-DOS. It is the fastest operating system that is compatible with all of your software.
>>54374073
Windows 7 Ultimate is best OS
>>54374225
Veeeery funny.
>>54374681
But I dont have access to Ultimate.
>>54374710
>thepiratebay.cr
>search "windows 7 ultimate"
>download
>done
>>54374806
Enjoy your malware ridden iso's
>>54374806
I just prefer to use originals, since I have legit keys and all.
>>54374073
If you can deal with the metro interface then I would recommend using Windows 8.1, you can always install classic shell to keep your exposure to a minimum. You'll get native iso mounting and an improved task manager amongst other things
>>54375151
Actually, I can deal with this whole Metro (it only means getting with this start menu, I dont use any of those "metro apps"), but I would miss Aero.
I found only one software to bring Aero back, but it turned out to be paid (actually, free with nagging for paying).
>>54375050
Read the Comments
Check if poster is verified/trusted
Use common sense
>>54374073
Microsoft is part of NSA's mass surveillance program "PRISM":
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PRISM_(surveillance_program)
Microsoft informs the NSA about bugs before fixing them:
https://archive.is/OBGB1
Microsoft openly offeres cloud data to support PRISM:
https://archive.is/tW6fu
Microsoft has backdoored its disk encryption:
https://archive.is/2XIvX
https://archive.is/qLRZx
Windows snoops on the users' files, text input, voice input,
location, contacts, calendar records and web browsing history,
even after related settings are turned off:
https://archive.is/thsGd
https://archive.is/sz1nt
https://archive.is/g3QdQ
https://archive.is/ko469
https://archive.is/l6pmO
https://archive.is/zK93U
Micrcrosoft automatically downloads Windows 10 on PCs running
Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 (between 3.5GB and 6GB), even if
users have not opted-in:
http://archive.is/CEvKh
Windows 10 scans for illegal/pirated software:
https://archive.is/vhjwm
https://archive.is/2jehd
https://archive.is/KQsBh
Microsoft proudly presents surveillance statistics:
https://archive.is/MB0Yy
> Over 82 billion photos viewed.
> Gamers spent over 4 billion hours playing PC games.
> 44.5 billion minutes/month spent in Microsoft Edge.
> Over 2.5 billion questions asked of Cortana since launch.
> Windows 10 now active on over 200 million devices.
If al your software will work on 8.1 i would go with that, there are a few dev tools out there that only get support past 8.1 now. I dual boot windows 7 and 8.1, and 7 use 7 99% of the time bc most of my software only works in 7
>>54376443
And you should verify that the checksum matches the one on msdn or another official source
>>54376592
I only have one program for data fitting that refuse to work on 8.1 for some reason (to make things funnier, it works on both 7 and 10 - why not 8.1, I have no idea). But a single program is not that problematic, if I have another machine capeable of running it.
>>54376579
Oh look, another parrot that post the same pasta over and over again. Especially funny, when posted in Win7/8.1 related thread, where links about files/text input/etc spying are about tech preview versions of Windows 10.
Did you noticed that this thread is not about 10?
>>54377775
Did you notice the first links about PRISM and that telemetry is backported to Windows 7 and 8 via forced and hidden "security" updates? I suggest to read the pasta before posting.
>>54377819
>Installing windows updates
top kek
>>54377819
Yes, I saw those links long time ago, when it was first posted.
And, as opposed of some people, who loves to drop same pasta in every thread, I actually read the contents of each update and Im already familiar with list of updates, that brings telemetry and Win10 related services into 7 and 8.1.
In case you forgot, unlike the non-Enterprise versions of 10, users in both 7 and 8.1 have control over what updates are being installed and when.
>>54377860
>being vunerable to 0day exploits
You winfags are so pathetic. Enjoy your albanian virus.
>>54378239
>closed source binaries
>control
pick one
>>54378425
>Being vulnerable to telemetry exploits
>>54378446
Of course, my OS will happily install all the updates, hidden too the moment I turn my back...
I know that some of more fanatic Linux users believe that all closed source software is designed only to act against user, but come on.
8.1 is underrated. It's literally an improved version of W7 and you can disable all the metro bullshit.
>>54379306
I heard it is some sort of prelude to Win10 "taking control out of user" approach. So you say it is better overall? No other problems?
10>7>8.1
>>54374806
>stealing software
get a job loser!
I have had 0 problems both with 7 or 8.1. I installed 8.1 a few months ago in a new computer and nce you customize it and forget about all the useless added shit, it is great, same orbetter than 7
>>54380020
this.
>>54374073
Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit
>>54380055
im almost at 6 figures and i dont pay for software, movies or tv.
i don't think im jewish though
>>54380288
Adopt me anon-kun, I'm as NEET as it's possible. I'll make you pancakes
>>54380020
>>54380033
Im not ready for yandere OS-waifu...
>>54379388
I never had problems with older programs, as for "botnet" you can disable it unlike on 10. You also don't need a Microsoft account to use it.
8.1 + Classic Shell is the best available OS.
>but 7 is faster
Objectively wrong
>but muh botnet
Just don't use windows update
>>54380288
>im almost at 6 figures and i dont pay for software, movies or tv.
>i don't think im jewish though
Well you do know the secret to getting rich - be a cheap as possible constantly
People who say "omg buy software unless you are poor" are just good goyim
>>54381185
You don't need Microsoft account on 10 either.
And you can "disable" the botnet on 10 too.
Under the hood 8.1 is so much better, you will regret installing 7 OP. The only things 7 has going for it is better UI, no metro shit and no microsoft store and account bullshit. But you can disable most of that stuff in 8.1, you can use local account and you can use Classic Shell to avoid the modern UI.
