Originally Posted by
Jimmie76
If you want to see the Metro Modern interface then you can just use the OS out of the box. However there are a number of programs that give you the look of previous OS versions i.e. with a Start button and menu rather than the tiles. Classic Shell is one of these that is free, Start8 is a paid for one.
I use Classic Shell but haven't messed with others. Price aside, can you or anyone else suggest which of these is the best, or are they all quite similar and I should just stick with Classic Shell?
Originally Posted by
wharvey
I just got an email on Windows 8. Newegg has it for $69.99 and then you get a $40 gift card via gift card. Final price $29.99.
Even better, if you act quickly, you can upgrade for $14.99 if you purchased a Win 7 machine between June 2012 and Feb 2013, even if you "forgot" when you purchased it!
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w.../upgrade-offer