8 Things you'd Love (or Hate) about Windows8


Bangalore: Microsoft has been making big news of late, and it’s all because of Windows 8, its latest OS that was predicted to be the computer-giant’s savior in the face of tablets and phones getting smarter.

But putting aside everything that’s been said about the OS before, and the hype about its consumer preview, there are some more additions that have been catching everybody’s attention and even been causing uproar in some cases.

So how do you know if Windows 8 is right for you, or you’d like to stick to your Windows 7 OS for your computer? Here are 8 facts about Windows 8 Infoworld says you should know before you decide to make the switch:

1. Dolby Digital Support (again): Gamers and Audiophiles are bound to be overjoyed at Windows 8’s support of Dolby Digital Plus in all its versions, but according to a report on Engadget, not many take into account the fact that Windows 7 too made the same offering (for a number of its versions). The only thing that differentiates the offering this time is that computer maker is required to license the codec directly.