X5 and Windows 8??

[kellyh]

I've been using Win8 for about three weeks now (MSDN early access). X5 has been running great on it. Like Doug mentioned earlier, I've seen the wait cursor show up on occassion when I let the mouse sit but as soon as I move the mouse it goes away.

Other than that, I haven't had any issues with it at all in relation to Chief. Things have been very stable and VERY fast. The UI is a bit of a step sideways but it's not so bad that it can't be lived with. Some small annoyances with getting to certain places (like control panel) but it won't break the system for me.

[HumbleChief]

I've been using Win8 for about three weeks now (MSDN early access). X5 has been running great on it. Like Doug mentioned earlier, I've seen the wait cursor show up on occassion when I let the mouse sit but as soon as I move the mouse it goes away.

Other than that, I haven't had any issues with it at all in relation to Chief. Things have been very stable and VERY fast. The UI is a bit of a step sideways but it's not so bad that it can't be lived with. Some small annoyances with getting to certain places (like control panel) but it won't break the system for me.

Thanks Kelly

[Dave Pitman]

I would like a simplified version of CA for field work which would work on a pad of some sort.

Agreed Larry.

Chief, able to function in 2D with necessarily limited 3d on tablets, would be great for field work.

Unfortunately, I have a feeling that this will not be very high on the list @ CA.

[lbuttery]

Larry:

I agree about the SSA...

CA is aiming for a 12 month cycle

if that starts to slip to 18 - 24 months then SSA starts to lose value rapidly

Lew

[marty]

With a range of Windows tablets to be released at the same time as Win8 I think the demand for Chief to run on them will surge. I for one have been putting off buying a tablet in the hope that there will soon have one that will run Chief.

I know that historically there has been a call for Chief on mac but I think this new market will be even bigger. I also like the idea of running Chief on touch screen desktop.

It is interesting that we havent seen a poll to find out what the demand would be.