Windows 7 vs 8 HELP!

[bigrob10]

Hi,

I have almost finished selecting the components for my new build but now I am stuck on which OS to use...

What does everyone think about Windows 8? Is it still better to stick with Windows 7?

Also, is it worth getting the OEM version or should I stick to the retail version... I don't really understand the difference other than one you dont recieve any support from Microsoft with the OEM and it can only be used on one computer (motherboard). Will it be possible to upgrade the OEM if I do decide to change to windows 8 in the future?

Thanks in advance!

 

[bigrob10]

So you suggest 8 then... which version would you recommend and can you just confirm the differences between OEM and retail if, as you say, things havre changed since 7.