Why do I really 'NEED' Win 8? I loaded it on my netbook which also has a dual boot to Linux. I found that after several months, I was using the Linux distro significantly more often than Win 8, and even for the same tasks. Now I have wiped the Win 8 and re-installed Win 7 Ult. I am using Linux somewhat less frequently now. Maybe I'm the same fuddy-duddy that derided 'Fins' on Detroit Iron back in the '50's. So be it.