Hi am new to forum and have just been given a iPad 3 16gb from my daughter as a birthday present. My question is can I load windows 8 on my iPad ? And use the o/s as a normal P C. Thanks to anyone who can advise.
John.

Hi and welcome to the Forum!

Windows 8 is a completely different operating system and the ipad is not a PC, so no, but the iPad may do everything that you need and many here utilize their iPads in their business. Have a look at the info below and you will gain more of an idea of how the iPad works. There are certain native apps which come already installed on the iPad, the rest are purchased from the App Store. What is it that you would like to do?

The IPad Forum is a community of members from all walks of life and from all over the world coming together to share our experiences and to help each other learn about this wonderful piece of technology the Ipad. There is a wealth of information already here in the many threads we have so doing some searches will answer most of the questions you have. If then you cannot find the answer you are seeking then by all means post your question. There are many friendly and informed members here only too willing to help you.

We also have our own App - It is a very simple app to navigate.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/discu...412896524?mt=8
Reading the IPad manual is a great place to start so please download a copy of these.
http://www.support.apple.com/manuals/ipad/
3 very informative threads from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the IPad.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-gener...dont-know.html
iOS5 Tips and Tricks
Easy pictorial shortcuts & Helpful places. - For People new to the iPad.
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