On Sat, 09 Mar 2013 22:58:19 -0500, Bill
So am I to understand that you can make Windows 8 play just like Windows7?
I should have tried it while I was at the store...

There's several things you can do. You can run Windows 8 in classic
mode with a start menu. It would still be Windows 8, but look similar
to Windows 7.
http://www.howtogeek.com/107711/how-...-in-windows-8/

The alternative is if you don't like Windows 8 and can't get used to
it, you can downgrade it to Windows 7. But, you have to make sure that
the copy of Windows 8 that you've got or plan to purchase, can be
downgraded. Not all versions have that option.
http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-dow...-to-windows-7/