Hi Bob!

What is Raspberry PI?

When I was still shopping, I considered going to 8.1, but rejected it in
part because classic shell was recommended as the accessible way to go. As
you confirmed, it is more limiting. I'm using 7, and am not troubled by as
many problems as Vista had begun to cause me, so I'm pleased. Staying with
32 bit was also the line I drew in the sand. When ten comes out, I'll
continue waiting and hope it finds it's feet before my year of grace runs
out. Let others enjoy the head aches that come from early adoption. 

73,
Dave