ubuysa
The BSOD Doctor
get windows 7 definately, if you are advanced user get the pro version, it comes with group policy enabled.
win 8 on the other hand is a joke, metro, ugly looking square menus, no aero, stupid "cloud" integration and other nonsense.
I appreciate that some people don't like the Windows 8/8.1 UI, but comments that "win 8 is a joke" are not helpful nor accurate. The UI is horrible to use on a desktop, I agree, but the OS itself is simply excellent.
Yes that it is what was on the cards on the last road map I saw, 9 is supposed to be an updated 7 with optional metro support.
I think you'll find the Windows 9 is actually and improved Windows 8/8.1 with a Windows 7-like interface for desktop users. There are many subtle under-the-hood differences between Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 and it's a mistake to judge an operating system by it's UI alone.
I completely understand why many people choose to stick with Windows 7 because the Windows 8/8.1 UI is so horrible on a desktop, but there is much more to Windows 8/8.1 than a horrible UI......