I keep seeing this idea around Win 8 discussions. You aren't compelled to buy it.
So a company no longer offers a product you like, that doesn't mean you have to buy something you don't like from them.
Even if you do have to buy, you make the choice - Win 8 and trade offs or Mac or Linux or Chromebook or second hand Win 7. It's not compulsory that you have Win 8.
I keep seeing this idea around Win 8 discussions. You aren't compelled to buy it.
So a company no longer offers a product you like, that doesn't mean you have to buy something you don't like from them.
Even if you do have to buy, you make the choice - Win 8 and trade offs or Mac or Linux or Chromebook or second hand Win 7. It's not compulsory that you have Win 8.