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Windows 8 can't even play a DVD unless you buy
a more expensive Media Center edition??   WTF?


ROFL  Look at the comments from UPGRADE purchasers!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416562

Microsoft Windows 8 Professional Upgrade  $ 69.99

“Tasks that use to be simple are now quite complex, such turning off
your computer is now more multistep.
”
— 11/28/2012
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At least Microsoft fired the culprit
“After looking at the various prerelease versions, I was sure
Microsoft would come to see the error of their ways and have ...
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— Dennis 11/17/2012
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