Windows 7 VS Windows 10

[seVell]

Why do smart people still use windows?

I really mean it!

Most people here should know how insecure windows is compared to osx and linux distros.

Sure osx is more expensive but don't you think it's well worth it?

Windows has more software available to it. I can give you an example: NI Labview is only available for Windows (AFAIN), for more average users, mmm... games (wider range), office (there are clones, but nothing is easier to use nor has the same functionality), etc.

Maybe you could run software through PlayOnLinux or using VMs, but the performance is not even close to running them natively.

Buying a Mac is simply not affordable in some countries (I think mine is one of those), unless you get a huge paycheck every month.

Software is a valid point. You need to buy parallels too to run everything.

The price of hardware I think it's not a valid point because if you compare macs with windows top hardware (it's the only fair comparison) you'll see the price will match.

You should look into free (as in freedom) operating systems.

Someone should look into this and make an user-friendly package and of course charge a fair price for it.

[mallard]

Someone should look into this and make an user-friendly package and of course charge a fair price for it.

I meant that the OP should look at distributions of Linux or other FOSS operating systems like FreeBSD.

[Vod]

Windows has barely changed since XP. They just tinker with the UI and break a few things.

LOL!  As someone who routinely updates his Microsoft certifications, I can tell you a LOT changes between versions, esp on the server side.

The GUI tends to stay the same because most everyone likes it.

[smoothie]

Windows has barely changed since XP. They just tinker with the UI and break a few things.

LOL!  As someone who routinely updates his Microsoft certifications, I can tell you a LOT changes between versions, esp on the server side.

The GUI tends to stay the same because most everyone likes it.

lol "barely changed"

 

[alani123]

Windows 10 introduces a lot of features you won't have any use for. Cortana and other glossy apps are by default spying on you. If you fully trust microsoft's intentions then feel free to get windows 10, but I don't think their data mining is benign.

Unless you want to spend a significant amount of time to disable OS functions that take advantage of your bandwidth and send your info to Microsoft then stick with what you're used to.

[smoothie]

If you want to stay with Windows 7 then it is ok,

You can try to install Windows 8.1 it is still good and is similar to Window 10

Windows 8 seems okay (I only used it for a few months).

But I rather stick with windows 7 given it has been pretty stable for me.

I use it for VMs and such is all just to get stuff done when it needs getting done or when I need to play in a sandbox. 

[smoothie]

Windows 10 introduces a lot of features you won't have any use for. Cortana and other glossy apps are by default spying on you. If you fully trust microsoft's intentions then feel free to get windows 10, but I don't think their data mining is benign.

Unless you want to spend a significant amount of time to disable OS functions that take advantage of your bandwidth and send your info to Microsoft then stick with what you're used to.

From what I read somewhere even if you disable all of the visible services that have privacy issues attached to it there are some in the background that you can't disable.

I say be safe and stay away from windows 10 until a more viable option that has been tested for a few years without any hiccups comes to market (if ever).

[BitHappy24]

I've recently updgraded to windows 10, so far no issues. You can change what you send to microsoft in the settings. I don't see what the big deal of it all is.
You can choose when to install the updates in windows 10. Even though I haven't had any issues with it so far, I still prefer windows 7 over 10.

[Lauda]

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2015/09/06/windows-10-worst-feature-now-installing-on-windows-7-and-windows-8/ <-- 'telemetry' is basically all their snooping stuff.
http://www.infoworld.com/article/2980285/microsoft-windows/dont-check-that-box-windows-7-patch-kb-3083324-sneaks-in.html

Excellent links. I've evaluated the situation and removed the updates.

I think you meant privacy there. And I don't think they're on par.

OSX allows full disk encryption and you get to keep the keys if you want.

Is there some sort of leak that proves that apple can see your hd and hand it to authorities?

I'm not an apple fanboy but I have to use windows in my workplace and company computers and I can see the difference.   

I did mean privacy. Is that a built in feature? Then keep living in the dreamland where Apple doesn't have the keys. Here are two links related to privacy problems:
1) Yosemite
2) http://osxprivacy.com/

Apple is no different from Google.

[Sir_lagsalot]

Windows 10, its the fix everyone wanted for Windows 8!

[Vod]

I've recently updgraded to windows 10, so far no issues. You can change what you send to microsoft in the settings.

Not everything.

http://www.zdnet.com/article/windows-10-sends-data-to-microsoft-despite-privacy-settings/

[XEPBAM]

I think Windows 7 is better now

[royalcrypt]

Windows 7 is good enough for me.

Windows 10 has some features which violates your privacy that's why I am afraid to upgrade unless they release a fix or an option to disable these features.

[kromtar]

windows 7 is working just fine, why change then? i vote for 7 

[abody1233]

Windows 7

[SparkedDev]

7 even tho most the comps in my house are now ten.
Who wouldn't want to play your xbone games in the house.
Dev pc on the other hand will be staying 7 not risking my editors messing up.

[HITTI2]

Imho, I'd stay far from win10.

https://www.yahoo.com/tech/13-windows-10-bugs-microsoft-c1249735918542902.html

http://www.rt.com/usa/311383-windows-opt-out-privacy/

http://www.eteknix.com/new-free-app-will-stop-windows-10-spying/

There is another app that is available I cannot find it atm.

[teddyb]

you cant buy many new computers with windows 7 anymore.....even though its much better than windows 8.1 and heights above windows 10

[mallard]

you cant buy many new computers with windows 7 anymore.....even though its much better than windows 8.1 and heights above windows 10

You could download a slightly less than legal copy of Windows 7.

[kolloh]

I upgraded from 7 to 10 and it has been fairly smooth. I have had a few instances of instability though.

I expect things to improve as they push out more updates and other software is updated for improved compatibility. Looking forward to seeing some DX12 games though.