I tried to install 8 on a neighbour's Vista machine figuring it couldn't be worse, but the compatibility check told me that there was a problem with the network card and suggested that once installed I should go online to check the app store for an update. FFS.
24.99 for a Microsoft operating system - that's an interesting statement of intent (or admission of weakness.)
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