Windows 7 vs. Windows 8.1 - Which is the Better OS for Your Users?
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Windows 7 vs. Windows 8.1 - Which is the Better OS for Your Users?
- 1. Presented by: Peter Miles Amber Williams Windows 7 vs. 8.1 Which is the Better OS for Your Users?
- 2. Which is Best for You? Depends on Different Variables: ● Current Software ● Comfortability ● Ease of Use 855-AVENTIS | AventisSystems.com
- 4. The Winner? Windows 8.1 ● Faster Load Speeds ● Resumes from Hibernation Faster ● Faster Processing Times 855-AVENTIS | AventisSystems.com
- 5. Ease of Use 855-AVENTIS | AventisSystems.com Take into Account: ● Difficult to Use? ● Will Users be Comfortable?
- 6. Windows 8 Interface 855-AVENTIS | AventisSystems.com
- 7. Windows 7 Advantage Familiar Design for Users ● Keep the Peace ● Minimal Training 855-AVENTIS | AventisSystems.com
- 8. Windows 8.1 Compromise 855-AVENTIS | AventisSystems.com
- 9. IT Compatibility Which Works in Your Environment? ● Apps & Services o Some Windows 8.1 Issues o Ongoing Trend with New OS 855-AVENTIS | AventisSystems.com
- 10. Manufacturer Support Consider Length of Support: ● Windows 7 o Ends January 14, 2020 ● Windows 8.1 o Ends January 10, 2023 855-AVENTIS | AventisSystems.com
- 11. Best Choice is Up to You Factors to Weigh: ● Windows 7 o Familiar Interface o Compatibility with Legacy Programs o End of Support = 1/14/20 ● Windows 8.1 o Faster o Choice of Interface o End of Support = 1/10/23 855-AVENTIS | AventisSystems.com
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Editor's Notes
- Welcome! Do you know Windows 7 still owns more than 50% of the operating system market share? That may surprise you since Windows 10 will soon be here. To try to see why Windows 7 is still so popular, we’re going to share with you a quick lowdown on, ‘Windows 7 vs. 8.1 - Which is the Better OS for Your Users?’
- When it comes to operating systems, the real question is which version is best for you and your environment? This is a loaded question and can depend on quite a few different variables from your current software usage to comfortability and ease of use. For today we are going to discuss the two currently supported desktop operating systems, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Amber Interjection I’m excited to get started, Peter. What is the first major point of comparison?
- One thing that most people always look at is the speed an operating system performs some of its most basic of tasks. When you get to work and hit the power button on your computer you always dream that the computer will just turn on and be ready to go, but reality usually sets in and you have to wait for the OS to load before being allowed to login.
- Windows 8.1 has the advantage in this area over Windows 7 as it has much faster load speeds and resumes from hibernation a lot faster. Couple this together with the latest in SSD technology and patience is no longer a concern Windows 8.1 is also a little ahead on processing times and is a bit less resource intensive than its Windows 7 counterpart. In benchmarks Windows 8 has outperformed Windows 7 giving it the competitive advantage of being faster to boot and faster with most everyday tasks. If your main concern is getting started on work faster, and having that extra kick of processing power, then Windows 8.1 might be the operating system for you. Amber Interjection Great point, Peter. I know that many people have little patience for boot time. What is our next point of comparison?
- The other consideration most individuals take into account is the ease of use of an operating system, and how comfortable the majority of people are with it. It doesn’t make much sense to deploy an operating system on 100 machines if 80% of the users aren’t very fond of it.
- When Windows 8 was released there was a bit of confusion over the interface it used compared to all previous versions of the operating system. The design looked to be meant more for tablets or touch screen computers which isn’t something most people were familiar or comfortable with.
- Windows 7 on the other hand was given the same design as previous versions of Windows that people have grown accustomed to, making it the better choice for larger scale deployments to keep the peace amongst end-users. This gives it the competitive advantage because it doesn’t require much additional training on the end-user side when it comes to using their operating system.
- With the newer Windows 8 operating system it was released in two forms. Windows 8, which caused most of the commotion and confusion, and the later release of Windows 8.1, which included some of the comfort features its previous version lacked. This was all in hopes that bringing the start button back would calm the masses and make the newer software more appealing. Amber Interjection That definitely makes sense as to why Windows 7 still owns a large percentage of the market share. What is the final major point of comparison for our viewers to consider?
- From a business and IT standpoint, the main concern between the two operating systems is whether or not they will work for your environment and the applications your business relies on. This was an issue with Windows 8.1 because there were a lot of legacy applications and services that didn’t function correctly when it was used. This is an ongoing trend with operating systems over the years which is why so many consumers stuck to Windows XP for as long as they did.
- There is another deciding factor from the IT standpoint, which is how long will this operating system be supported by the manufacturer and function in my environment? For Windows 7 that date is January 14th, 2020. This is the date that extended support will cease to exist, and Windows 7 will be in the same boat as the now deceased Windows XP.
- Windows 7 might be the best choice for you to make from a compatibility standpoint, but if your environment can support Windows 8.1, and you can properly train end-users, then it is the solution that will be able to stand in place longer. Amber Interjection Considering the software’s end of support date is a very important point. Thank you, Peter, for sharing these quick points of comparison!
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