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Jobs requiring Windows 7 - when you have 8


Posted: Feb 23, 2015

In scanning the job wanted board, I noticed that many companies only use and accept Windows 7.  Is this pretty typical?  I have Windows 8.1 so I'm wondering how limiting this will be.  

Correction--job seeker board - nm

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Windows 7 - Windows racket

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I bought a brand new computer at a discount through the hospital I retired from. I was told by Dell, only Windows 8 was available and they weren't selling Windows 7 any more. I wanted Windows 7, no luck. Hate Windows 8, confusing and not user friendly for transcription. My computer guy went to Best Buy to get a Windows 7 program (hard to find too) and installed in my computer. Seems all the transcription companies use Windows 7, so why doesn't Microsoft MAKE ITS CUSTOMERS HAPPY then?

I'm with you, I hate 8 too - OP

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Took me a year to get the hang of it, but I still prefer 7. I don't understand why the compatibility problem. What is it about 8 that makes it unacceptable to many MTSOs?


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