Windows 8.1 Pro Preview

[Gord]

I caught a virus in W7 and I used that as an opportunity to install Linux, I tried Mint, Ubuntu, SuSE and PCLinuxOS. None of them would install SwordSearcher in Wine or Codeweavers (trial).

I installed the evaluation copy of Windows 8.1 Pro, and I have to say that I am beginning to like some of it's new features. SwordSearcher works the same as it did in W7. Even though my laptop does not have touch screen, I can see how that may be my next hardware purchase.

It would be neat if you could have SS cycle through Bible verses or Word Cloud as an option on the Start page. (I'm thinking that's a Window's tweak) and not something we could do.

 

[Brandon Staggs]

It would be neat if you could have SS cycle through Bible verses or Word Cloud as an option on the Start page. (I'm thinking that's a Window's tweak) and not something we could do.

Access to the Start Screen with live tiles is not possible from desktop applications like SwordSearcher. All you can do is set a tile for a shortcut.

Well, technically it is possible with some hacks and sideloading, but that wouldn't be something 99.9999% of people would want to or could do.

 

[Gord]

Yes, any more than two mouse clicks, is geek speak to me.

 

[Ruthlyn]

I've gone totally win 8 pro and am loving it. Can't figure out what all the negativity was (and still is) about. I installed it on my desktop and it was the easiest upgrade I ever did and I broke down and got me the surface pro (figured the SP2 would REALLY be out of my budget) and now I am a very happy camper . I simply love the new portability of everything and I don't have to put up with limited Bible apps on the phone anymore because I have my fully loaded SS7 and Scourby always with me!!

 

[Brandon Staggs]

I completely agree. I've had Windows 8 Pro on my primary development machine since it was available to MSDN subscribers (which I am) and while there is definitely room for improvement I really like it.

I also run it on a Samsung Series 7 Slate, which is somewhat like a Surface Pro (not quite as portable, and a bit heavier and older).

 

[Gord]

I agree also. MS did a wise thing allowing users to preview, the 'teddy bear' sales worked on me, I will be buying the final product when released, and likely a tablet also.

 

[marty]

Someone told me that using Windows 8 would be a piece of cake after using my smartphone - they were right! My biggest problem is remembering which device screens are touch-sensitive and which ones aren't. I'm forever trying to move something with my finger instead of the mouse!

 

[TerriP]

My biggest problem is remembering which device screens are touch-sensitive and which ones aren't. I'm forever trying to move something with my finger instead of the mouse!

Cracking up here. I can just picture it LOL

 

[Ruthlyn]

So can I... as I have the EXACT same problem

 

[Gord]

Hmmmm, that explains the wear in the right index finger nail...

 

[Gord]

I find that this 8.1 runs really HOT on my Toshiba Satellite c650 AMD 64.

 

[Johnny NL]

New laptop.....new window 8....7.0.1.4 SS..... all work sooooooo good. Amen!
Thanks Ya'all for alllllll the good work ! ( SS and modules from Mr. Staggs, and of course all the other modules and tricks and hints from Ya'all.)
T H A N K Y O U !
PRAISE GOD......PRAISE JESUS.....AND AMEN FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT ! ! !