I like it. My copy is >ahem< so I get the activation nag every so often, but in a nutshell its just a pimped up copy of seven sitting behind the new interface. Compatibility? No issues whatsoever, basic hardware drivers installed without a fuss and left nothing unaccounted for. Its buggy I'll admit, with the odd freeze / confused window, but I'm sure updates will cure that as we go along. Bets on then, how long til service pack 1 ......?