Move to Windows 8.1 or stay on Windows 8? Move to VS 2013 or stay on VS 2012?

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I would recommend anyone reading this blog make the move on a “non-production” computer immediately.  I have transitioned my “production” machine and surface RT, and I am not having any problems.  Ok, the SurfaceRT seems to have a connection problem with my WiFi when I am downstairs in the livingroom, but otherwise works fine.  My Lenovo Twist has had no problem at all.

Any other problems?

  • Yep, The DirectX App in VS 2013 Preview seem to be quite a bit different that the one in VS 2012, at least with respect to the HLSL modules, kind of weird.  Some of the VC++ based apps don’t work if they use DirectX.  But that might just be a temporary problem.

Any goodies?

  • Oh heck yeah!
    • Super cool snap, or multi windows as some writers state
    • Better Charm settings
    • FAST
    • IE11 is FAST, in fact I don’t sneak over to Chrome now
    • Camera access from the lock screen, WARNING, be careful if you read this in certain rooms of the house, you might take pictures that you really didn’t want too.
    • Xbox Radio, similar to other Radio programs
    • Skydrive
    • Hero Search (more on this later, but it’s cool)
    • Keyboard changes, more later with video!