Post by mikkh on Aug 2, 2015 22:00:46 GMT
Finally got it installed and after using it for an hour or so, here's my first impressions....
Pros :
RAM usage more efficient than previous versions and uses less by default - currently using 1.2 GB with browser open and Panda Cloud virus checker running
Found all my hardware, including an old HP printer and USB 3 which was iffy in Windows 7 at best
From running the beta I'm assuming fairly low HD usage, but it's difficult to tell because I upgraded keeping my files
Much better than Windows 8
Everything I've installed so far works fine in Windows 10 (I chose not to keep my existing programs to save time)
Windows defender is much better, it's based on the Microsoft Security Essentials apparently
The new default browser 'Edge' is much better than the old IE (that didn't take much doing though) And I still installed Google Chrome anyway
It doesn't wipe the Linux boot loader any more, which is a token acknowledgement that Linux exists by Microsoft - thanks for that!
Cons:
Upgrade takes a long time (45 minutes on my PC) but I have to factor in copying my data as part of the process.
Disappointing number of alternative themes and background wallpapers in the Pro version
Default privacy settings are quite intrusive - don't pick express settings.
Can't find a way to show icons in system tray (bottom right)
Using the 'store' makes you sign in with your Microsoft account and slows the boot process. I managed to reverse the process fairly easily though
The improved Windows defender means you're basically running two virus checkers (never a good idea) if you take notice of the nagging to install a 'real' virus checker
If you disable Windows Defender, it tells you it will switch it off temporarily but will re-enable it automatically when it sees fit
'one drive' opens with Windows whether you use it or not - until I disabled it that is, along with Catalyst which I also stopped (only applicable to AMD/ATI Radeon video cards)
Conclusions:
For me, it doesn't really matter whether I like it or not, as I spend more time in Linux anyway. For people who hate Windows 8 (and that's most) It looks like a good option.
But for Windows 7 users, it's not so cut and dried unless you're glad you dodged the bullet of Windows 8 and fancy something different.
I don't feel there's any great need to upgrade myself, Windows 8 users have got used to it's eccentricity by now and probably the only Windows 7 users to benefit, will be gamers with very new graphics cards.
It's trying to be an all encompassing OS suitable for smartphone, tablet and PC/laptop, which is never going to work. While 'Cortana' (personal assistant/helper/search feature) and the app store are useful, even needed on a smartphone, they're not essential on a PC/laptop. They feel like unnecessary clutter for experienced users, but will probably find favour with some less experienced users.
Pros :
RAM usage more efficient than previous versions and uses less by default - currently using 1.2 GB with browser open and Panda Cloud virus checker running
Found all my hardware, including an old HP printer and USB 3 which was iffy in Windows 7 at best
From running the beta I'm assuming fairly low HD usage, but it's difficult to tell because I upgraded keeping my files
Much better than Windows 8
Everything I've installed so far works fine in Windows 10 (I chose not to keep my existing programs to save time)
Windows defender is much better, it's based on the Microsoft Security Essentials apparently
The new default browser 'Edge' is much better than the old IE (that didn't take much doing though) And I still installed Google Chrome anyway
It doesn't wipe the Linux boot loader any more, which is a token acknowledgement that Linux exists by Microsoft - thanks for that!
Cons:
Upgrade takes a long time (45 minutes on my PC) but I have to factor in copying my data as part of the process.
Disappointing number of alternative themes and background wallpapers in the Pro version
Default privacy settings are quite intrusive - don't pick express settings.
Can't find a way to show icons in system tray (bottom right)
Using the 'store' makes you sign in with your Microsoft account and slows the boot process. I managed to reverse the process fairly easily though
The improved Windows defender means you're basically running two virus checkers (never a good idea) if you take notice of the nagging to install a 'real' virus checker
If you disable Windows Defender, it tells you it will switch it off temporarily but will re-enable it automatically when it sees fit
'one drive' opens with Windows whether you use it or not - until I disabled it that is, along with Catalyst which I also stopped (only applicable to AMD/ATI Radeon video cards)
Conclusions:
For me, it doesn't really matter whether I like it or not, as I spend more time in Linux anyway. For people who hate Windows 8 (and that's most) It looks like a good option.
But for Windows 7 users, it's not so cut and dried unless you're glad you dodged the bullet of Windows 8 and fancy something different.
I don't feel there's any great need to upgrade myself, Windows 8 users have got used to it's eccentricity by now and probably the only Windows 7 users to benefit, will be gamers with very new graphics cards.
It's trying to be an all encompassing OS suitable for smartphone, tablet and PC/laptop, which is never going to work. While 'Cortana' (personal assistant/helper/search feature) and the app store are useful, even needed on a smartphone, they're not essential on a PC/laptop. They feel like unnecessary clutter for experienced users, but will probably find favour with some less experienced users.
