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Windows 8 has native mounting support for ISOs, VHDs

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  1. Archean TechSpot Paladin Posts: 5,748   +29

    Some may not like the idea of changing OS's UI, but I am not one of them. I think as long as MS leaves the old interface/UI in place for these people, they should be okay. That will give everyone a chance to try out the new stuff, and if they like it they can stick with it, or simply go back to what they like.
    Archean, Aug 31, 2011
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  2. Wagan8r TechSpot Maniac Posts: 525   +19

    This is awesome! I'd much rather have my image mounting built into the OS. I'll definitely try an RC, and will most likely end up getting it. If I have an Android tablet by then, I may even try dual booting.

    *salavates*
    Wagan8r, Aug 31, 2011
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  3. Xero07 Newcomer, in training Posts: 89

    Nice upgrade. Could be quite useful on a tablet perhaps. I'll probably get windows 8 for at least one of my systems.
    Xero07, Aug 31, 2011
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  4. Guest

    I'd upgrade from Windows 7 if the price were reasonable (e.g. around $20-$30 maybe). Of course this is Microsoft, so it won't be - they'll undoubtedly try to charge users over $50 or even over $100 for a tablet UI we'll never use and a few minor additions that can be added to Windows 7 via freeware programs anyway (i.e. TeraCopy, VirtualCloneDrive, etc.)
    Guest, Aug 31, 2011
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  5. raybk Newcomer, in training Posts: 22

    I don't think native ISO mounting is good reason for upgrade. I have free 3rd party ISO mounting software used for years! The 3rd party software can even support more disk formats.
    raybk, Aug 31, 2011
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  6. TorturedChaos TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 826   +7

    Its a nice addition but IDK it will sell it to me. Depending on how Win8 preforms I might just skip 7 on my main gaming machine and jump straight to 8 (Still running xp right now :p).
    TorturedChaos, Aug 31, 2011
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  7. ikesmasher TechSpot Addict Posts: 1,128   +85

    thats definately really nice!
    And it will also help the pirates...haha
    but who cares, this is awesome!
    ikesmasher, Aug 31, 2011
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  8. Michael Schmidt Newcomer, in training

    Microsoft continues to play catch-up with Linux. We've had archive mounting for some time.
    Michael Schmidt, Sep 2, 2011
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  9. Guest

    I think I'll stock with windows 7 four years ago , windows8 still not interest to upgrade to
    Guest, Sep 6, 2011
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  10. edwaruma Newcomer, in training

    i cnt wait for Win8 unfortunately i cant afford to download the beta version but im banking on the final version!
    edwaruma, Nov 24, 2011
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  11. captaincranky TechSpot Addict Posts: 8,943   +351

    Quite frankly, mounting an ISO really isn't that big a deal. Many want to mount their game discs as ISOs, (myself included), so they don't have to crank the CD or DVD in and out of an optical drive constantly. I tend to think M$ isn't going to include any capability to go around DRM to mount these discs, possibly running afoul of the DMCA.

    So, business as usual, you'd still have to get a clean ISO someplace else, before Windows would mount it for you.
    captaincranky, Nov 24, 2011
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