[Blindtlk] Windows 8 Questions

[Judy Jones]

Hi,

I've experienced Windows 8 and it is a whole different ball game.  I believe 
Microsoft is trying to imitate Apple's operating system with the look and 
feel of Windows 8.  Nothing at all like the Windows versions we've all 
gotten used to.  More keystrokes to contend with, a start screen.  A 
requisite log-on screen.  Files menu not shown by default in Internet 
Explorer, but can be fixed.  POP e-mail not supported by default, but can be 
fixed.

Below is a link to a web site that I have found helpful.  However, until I'm 
forced, I've gone back to my older computer and older Windows version.
http://blog.laptopmag.com/the-8-worst-windows-8-annoyances-and-how-to-fix-them


Judy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kerri Kosten" <kerrik2006 at gmail.com>
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Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2012 12:17 AM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Windows 8 Questions


> Hi Everyone:
>
> I believe my aunt is going to get me a copy of Windows 8 on DVD for 
> Christmas.
> I currently am running windows 7 with Jaws 14.
> Has anyone upgraded using a DVD copy of windows 8? After upgrading,
> were your files, music, and data restored or did you have to put
> everything back on from a backup?
> Should I back up everything before upgrading?
> I would normally back up everything anyway just to be safe, but the
> problem is right now I am on vacation and I do not have my portable
> hard drive with me in order to back up my music and documents. Right
> now, I have lots of sighted help available in case something goes
> wrong and when I return home I will not have much sighted help unless
> I hire a reader. So, I'd like to upgrade while I am still on vacation.
> If you have upgraded, was it accessible? Can you do the entire thing
> by yourself or did you have to have sighted assistance?
> Do you like windows 8? What are your thoughts? Is it worth upgrading
> to from windows 7?
> As I understand it, windows 8 comes with a Facebook tile/app thingy.
> Does it also come with a twitter tile/app as well?
> Are a lot of apps in the new Microsoft app store accessible?
>
> Thanks so much! Those are my questions for now! If I think of anything
> else I'll ask!
> Kerri
>
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