[DragonRider]

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

I'd use Windows 7. There are an increasing number here using Win8 successfully with sims and mods, and they're seemingly happy with it, but I'm not one with any desires to move from such a relatively polished OS as 7.

In case I didn't make it clear 7 is my choice.

Yes I understand what you are saying and somewhat agree with it. However with all
The free add-ons you can now get Windows 8 has now the same look and feel as
Windows 7.
And some may say with the added bonus of an apps screen but I’m not one although
I do sometimes take time to play around with it.
Also Windows 8 will run your programs faster than 7 this may be due to the fact it
Don’t add any not needed items when installing so if an older programme needs
Some program from “yesteryear” then Windows 8 will ask if you wish to install needed files.
So it is improving all the time I myself use Windows 8 at this time with a couple
of enhancement programs running.