Consumer Reports: Just Stick with Windows 7 For Now

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Ouch. Consumer Reports is currently telling the spending public that they're better off not upgrading to Windows 8 for now, and to purchase a desktop or laptop with Windows 7 still installed if shopping for a new rig. The group names numerous reasons as to why consumers should avoid the touchy new OS, including a lack of touchscreen-based systems, quirky performance and more.

"Windows 7 generally received favorable reviews when it was released," Consumer Reports states. "A few years after its 2009 launch, there still haven't been a lot of complaints. If you've been happy with Windows 7 and even Windows XP up until now, there's no compelling reason to switch to Windows 8."


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[Exterminator]

I think this is an accurate report.It is not just slamming Windows 8 without valid points.The driver problems and software incompatibilities are definitely a real issue more so than the absence of a start menu.Although to the average home user the start menu issue is probably a giant issue and one that seems like it might come back to haunt Microsoft.Personally I have grown to like it but I still mainly use Windows 7 for now.I have not really had too many Software incompatibility issues.I think it is a fair assessment on the part of Consumer Reports to advise the general public{mainly home users} to stick with Windows 7 for now.