I think Microsoft is going in the WRONG direction with Windows 8

Apr 26,2012 - by Onuora Amobi 102

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dchapin
I think Microsoft may be heading in the right direction for mobile and touch devices. I definately believe they should offer the ability to turn off Metro for desk tops. If they don’t I believe they will meet far more resistance than they anticipate. I for one have looked forward to windows 8 on a smart phone. If I have to endure Metro on a desktop I simply won’t and I will never use another Microsoft driven device.
http://profile.yahoo.com/A6AD4EVQUF24BCP63W63YIZCTA Chamberlin
I feel that Windows 8 is an unnecessary step for Microsoft. There isn’t really a need for this to be a whole brand-new OS. While there are some admitted improvements in this release, I honestly don’t feel that this warrants marketing an entirely new OS, versus simply making this a Service Pack for Windows 7. There is much more that I could say, and I could include more details, but at this point I choose not to. I simply wanted this to be a blanket statement of my overall feelings about Windows 8.
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L2000LBS
The Beta version does function well with rotation or enlargement of photos on my tablet.
Steve
Once again some aspects are not backward compatible I have lost the use of my HP printer scanner machine as the driver is not Windows 8 compatible!!! Some things are good but please keep printers & such working as before!!!
Randy_rogers38
Love the startup but the lack of integration for the start menu and button, no access to control panel direct…using the desktop right click and choosing something else to get to it and then having to click again to get to actual control panel.
There’s a lot of extra steps required for a “non touch” desktop which aren’t pleasant and adds extra work which diminishes productivity which is what a pc is for…this doesn’t bode well for this O/S.
Sure there’s a lot of ways to get things done but the user input and modding with scripts or adding tiles to the Metro GUI isn’t exactly helping out here.
Under the hood…it feels like I’m using a Linux version of the O/S and have to adapt everything to use it “like” I would a Windows machine.
I guess that’s the crux of the matter…the version isn’t nor does it feel like…WINDOWS…it’s several steps backwards for IO but it’s nice on memory management, performance, boot times, and a host of other “technical” improvements which aren’t readily apparent or visible.
So to sum it up…it’s windows…with a decidedly Linux experience for the user UNLESS it’s a tablet or other touch device.
Not what I was hoping for in a user experience!
Asebaldwin
I think they should make the app menu customizable, and an option to turn it off.
Daniel Lauzon8
forget it for desktop uses.
Steve Andrewes
Don’t like not being able to turn off Metro. As a desktop user exclusively Metro is just a nuisance. I can use it with my mouse, but just put all my apps on the taskbar. On booting up, clicking one of my apps to make Metro go away is the first thing I do.
BlueContinental
For a PC, it just doesn’t work. It’s too cumbersome. I’ve only played with it a bit, but that told me I don’t want to use it. Some things that used to be easy to find are nearly impossible (Control Panel). I only wanted to change my mouse buttons and it took me way too long to find the Control Panel. Bring back the start button! There are a lot of people out there who are not very computer literate and will have a hard time migrating to Windows 8, if they even want to. Windows 8 has too many “bells and whistles”. Metro is an extra step I don’t want to take to try to find my apps. The Settings lacks. If you want the settings all in one place, are you replacing the control panel? Not everything is there. Knowing it was a beta, I didn’t try all my hardware or look for drivers. Keep it simple. Let me log on to my computer and find all the apps I use on my desktop. Metro is probably great for tablets, but not a PC.
- Mark
  Just ‘pin’ control panel to the start screen – toward the end with all the not ‘often used’ tiles – simple!
  - Borhan
    yup correct!i put ctrl panel on a desktop, i seldom use the start button anyway since winxp :/
- SIRKEEN75
  @2159f54cc68bc553e5abace02ac98bfa:disqus
  If you would like the Start button optionality still- simply right-click on the metro button (still start button btw), and there will be a list of options pretty darn similar if not exactly to the old start button. Besides, why would you want to stick to same ole same norm? Live a little for a change!!! o(._.)o
Scorpian562004
I think they are going in the wrong direction for desktop use.
Microsoft comes out with a new platform every 2 or 3 years, but when it hits the stores and is built into OEM computers, MS stopps developing it so they can start the new one that will be out in the next 2 years.
Windows 8 is user friendly with mobile devices but not that way for desktops because unless you are Tech savvy, you have to search for things and use search engines on “how to’s” to get it done.
With Smart TV’s hitting the shelves, and the person able to use their mobile device to access the large screen, I think MS should have pushed for the Windows 8 to be the next generation smart TV application/platform.
Apple sure looks better every day because of having to learn how to use a computer again—thanks to microsoft.
Doug Lawson
I don’t like Homegroups, I have yet to be able to get my XP laptop to communicate with Win 8 and vice versa. I would like to just make a regular workgroup, using the same network name I have always used. Vista connects without issues.
http://twitter.com/TDMeister clifton stillman
what can I say.the live tiles on metro are boring and dont leave much room for dressing up the desk top the way I would like to.Would love to be able to turn the metro interface off.unfortunatly as it stands now I dont care for this step backward.I will remain with windows seven.
Skeeter
I have been testing it in my work environment and I even got a touch monitor to try out the new features, but I work with multiple monitors and that seems to be the end game for me and windows 8, I currently use 5 monitors without the touch screen and the metro interface is not a good replacement for the start menu. Also the idea of the touch screen was cool, and I see where on a tablet it would be great, but on a laptop and desktop I am not too sure. It feels very cumbersome and the old dog new tricks applies big time at the office I work at, if I installed this right now, at minimum 3/4 of my office would pull their hair out. It is not a total loss, I just wish I knew what to suggest that could stir them in the right direction.
Johngo5
I like windows 8 speed, but the gooey is shit !
Frank
Turn,easily, Off the Metro Interface On Desktop/Laptop Apps,Return to the Start Menu,Interface and then……Maybe,then……We,can Seriously Talk,about Purchasing their new O/S……It’s not my Problem,I Have a lot Of other Choices…..It’s Their Problem……It’s,on the Seller’s Side……I Don’t Have The Patience for a Long Learning Curve…..
Drayhorn
There are a couple of good things about windows 8: (1) It runs better on netbooks & lower-end computers than windows 7 [tweaking required]. (2)It can be configured into a good OS after some major reconfiguration and making the metro interface unobtrusive. It seems the path that Microsoft is taking is to force everyone to switch to the metro type interface and that I believe is a major mistake for them in my opinion. If their goal is to compete with the Ipad; then putting windows 8 on a cheap tablet just isn’t going to get it! Ipads are great if you are only looking for media consumption devices but using Windows 8, I expect a lot more than that and my opinion of Metro is definitely less than impressive. Microsoft had some good things going for them in windows 7 after a botched-up release of Vista. They should work on improving what they have for computer users and make the Metro separate for tablets and other “Computers for Dummies”
- Robert Kegel
  Microsoft had to go in this direction. If they made 4 Windows 8 versions (Windows 8 for PC’s, Windows 8 for x86 tablets with Metro, Windows 8 RT for ARM, and Windows Phone 8) Microsoft would go from a good chance at succeeding in the tablet market to a moderately bad chance. I think when Windows 8 ships there will be a decent amount of apps (especially if devs convert their Windows phone 7 apps to Windows 8) but 1) there are app developers that are waiting to see what happens with Windows 8 and 2) I don’t think major Windows Programs like Photoshop, Quicken, Quickbooks and such will be made into Metro apps right away. So to get the best chance to succeed in this market they had to make a hybrid Metro/Windows desktop OS. Ultimately I think Microsoft wants to make the WIndows desktop like Command Prompt is now where most of your programs will be in Metro but once in a while you may need to go into Windows Desktop maybe to play an older game or something. I don’t think that will be till Windows 9 or 10. If Microsoft plays their cards right people won’t buy a tablet and a laptop or desktop, they’ll just buy a tablet. That is what Microsoft (and other companies) are counting on. Maybe even one day you can buy a Windows ARM which will only run Metro apps but the buy a keyboard dock which has a core i7 and a high end mobile Nvidia or ATI graphics chip and you have yourself an Asus Transformer type device that is a slim, light tablet when thats all you need and a high end (or they can make mid end and lower end by putting in core i3 and i5 and lower end graphics) work or gaming machine.
  Also Microsoft going in this direction does 2 things. 1) it pushes developers to make Metro apps of their desktop programs. 2) It gives developers one ecosystem to write for if they want to write a Windows 8, or Windows Phone 8 app. If they did it your way they’d have to write 2 apps and a lot of developers probably wouldn’t want to. So what would happen? You’d have (say Intuit) just updating Quickbooks for Windows desktop and maybe not making a Metro app. It just fragments the Windows OS.
  You say Metro is for dummies but the whole idea of technology is to make things easier. Sure there will always be nerds who want things the old way but most of the human population want things easier. Out went film cameras for digital, computers are made faster so we can do more things with them and OS’ are made easier so regular people can have an easier time to use them. You say dummies but tech companies call them regular people. If it were up to you Windows would stay the same for the next 20+ years, well its not, if you don’t like it go to Linux (but not Ubuntu because they’re getting easier too).
Robert Kegel
Microsoft is going in the direction they need to go in and I’ll explain that in the article “What do you think of Windows 8).
There isn’t much I don’t like about Windows 8. But here they are.
1) When you’re on the Metro desktop you move your mouse to the end of the screen and it scrolls. Its a wonderful thing, it works well and I loved it. I was just upset when I went into other apps (like the market place) and I couldn’t do it. Its like having a car that can drive itself but only on one road.
2) This isn’t much of a problem for me but it will be for others. The lack of a start menu or at least a representation of a start menu will be a problem. I’ve seen videos of people letting others test Windows 8 and they get stuck in Windows Desktop. Sure they may have a video but or some type of tour but I don’t think a lot of people will watch it.
3) Unless they get Windows Desktop program developer to make Metro apps people may stay in Windows desktop or go back to Windows 7. I think they’ll have some good apps but how many? I think on non-touch machines they should let you choose if you want to login to Windows Desktop or Metro. They should probably have a working start menu too. Hopefully by Windows 9 there will be enough apps to make Metro the dominant desktop.
4) Paul Thurratte came up with a good idea that I think could help people get use to Windows 8. http://www.winsupersite.com/blog/supersite-blog-39/windows8/doesnt-windows-8-142937 This idea would make being in Windows desktop more Metro. I think it should be apps that you have open should show up on the left so you can see any notifications that come your way. The problem right now is if you get a new email you don’t know it unless you’re in Metro. The other issue I have is that not all Windows programs show up in the multi-tasking pane (like pidgin). They should fix this as well.
Those are the issues I see with Windows 8.
- SIRKEEN75
  @Rog
  Hey Rog, liked your post. I just wanted to say that I side with you on the more positive views you have about Windows 8. The part about the scrolling in certain apps, you’re right but I’m sure MS isn’t done with things of that nature (that’s why they have us!). Another thing is the part where you stated that email notifications wouldn’t be known unless you’re in Metro- not quite. You can always have the email app opened in the side panel of the desktop; you can even drag it to resize it and make it as big as you want it on your desktop. I love windows 8, there isn’t a thing I dislike about it except that it hasn’t been released yet so that we can see what the full Metro experience is like. Consequently however, we will all be faced with the duty of having to uprade our machines and equipment to truly receive the full Metro experience- there’s no getting around it and some of us haven’t changed computers since Windows 2000 perhaps. That’s just a part of technology- can’t live with it, can’t live with it without proper computers, upgrades, and devices!!! o(._.)o
Tehnv
i am not a very smart computer person and i dont use the p c for a lot but to check email and play a few old school games i found windows 8 way to hard to use i keep it on a laptop for a few days and ran all the upgrades but spent many hours reading how to use windows 8 and still found it to be to much for me and i could not even upload a photo on it and i miss the start button i like my old x p system it dose every thing that i need i have a vista system but it keep going down and i need to reload it do to something that dose not boot up all the time i not tryed windows 7 yet but i not heard much about it yet so i will wait but i would not buy a p c with windows 8 on it i just dont like it
Bud
I saw it, I downloaded it, I tried it, I erased it and will most likely never look at it again. This Microsoft Bob II
Yerachmiel Altman
My actual feeling is that Microsoft is moving to the North, South, East, West, skyward and towards the other side all at the same time.Lets look at the whole picture and see where it gets us:
Overall software ‘feel’ is FAST, QUICK, CLEAN. This is definitely move upward.Many of the basic windows apps have been upgraded in nice ways (explorer copy function, task manager, use of skydrive to share documents and work between home, work, tablet, etc) This is a move that is definitely UPRIGHT (i.e. improved function while keeping old stuff working)Metro Interface: unless my only interaction with Microsoft was the Phone I would be hard pressed to see how the addition of the Metro interface to Windows is a step forward. If there were a set of tutorials on how and why Metro is good (and how using it will enable one to ‘a, b, c and d’ which only c & d could previously be done and much additional overhead) then I would vote the Metro in a UpRight position also. Right now It is between Up and LeftUp.
NO BUTTERFLY (need I say more)I am having an almost impossible time with video from any internet source and most recorded sources on my Win8 System. It is using a quad core Phenom II along with an AMD 4600 graphics card! These should speak nicely to each other, not freeze upon use of any graphics display or editing program. I have been unable to update any of the Metro Apps. Again, this is a little late in the game to start getting hardware and video working….
Junkfilter
I think all the comments before mine are spot on. I’ve posted this on other forums – I love my Windows Phone! I hate Win 8.
Why does Win 8 need to look like the screen resolution has gone back to 640×480?
Why did they ruin non-Metro apps like IE so that when you narrow the window, the text no longer “flows” like the same web page in Win 7?
Win 7 is wonderful. Why couldn’t they have just made a better Win 7?
What is with this “reimagine” spin?
I would hate to switch to apple, but I would do so before I would switch to Win 8. I will stay with Win 7 as long as I can.
http://twitter.com/IEZZIMATICA Informática IEZZI
Well, Im disappointed about W8CP coz:
1) I hate Metro Start Screen (Im using a script 2 go directly 2 da desktop, but it needs something alike 1 minute b4 2 b effective)2) I hate da Orb / Start menu removal (I’d 2 install Start Menu 7 – release 4.23 – 2 get it bk as -almost- on W7)3) I hate da already installed apps coz a) even if my OS is in english (of course) they open up in german (I live in Argentina, using a European Spanish keyboard! What da german has 2 do wz that????) b) they’re poors if compared 2 3rd party sw (read Outllok 2010 or WL Mail, Adobe PDF Reader, Windows Live Photo Gallery, etc.; I mean I dont hate MS products coz Im against MS theirselves, they’re able 2 build wonderful pieces of sw if n when they wanna do it)4) On my 1st W8CP (x86) install CPU was always used at 90% from Windows Explorer process (basically da main interface process on Windows, as GNOME n KDE r 4 Linux OSs); I reinstalled it but didnt have da time 2 configure / personalize it (hacking da registry 4 havin’ all sw installled by default on a different partition than da OS one, as I usually do since Win XP)Thats all right now folks; any further news will b posted over here.Cheers.
Surajsuresh_86
for a pc the metro interface is bit difficult to use please bring back the start menu for now i would like to stay with windows 7
Lorney
For the most part I like the GUI but it is frustrating to have to search around for a simple My Computer representation and file manager. I also dislike very much the inability to simply shut down or restart if it is my wish to do so. I will continue to play with the program but it will have to change somewhat before I will be interested enough to have it as my main interface……I will move to Linux if I have to.
Andy18699
Using a desktop/laptop without the start Orb is what a lot of people who are not Tech Savvy will be missing.
Poetdarlington
was fired up about it but uninstalled it very quickly. if the release preview sucks, I won’t be postponing purchasing a tablet for the sake of getting windows 8. the metro interface is only good for about 10-20% of what I use all the time and then I have to go to the desktop. this leaves me annoyed. plus, the interaction with a mouse is terrible.
Finnfishin
I think a lot of people are going to look at windows 8 as learning a completely different operating system from the traditional windows systems that we have used for years. This opens the door for linux as an option because if they have to learn a new system a free OS may seem like a better option. People are comfortable with the start menu we have had for many years and the new interface is much harder to use in my opinion.
Juha Kinnunen
Using as desktop OS, this 8 is very buggy. Hard to say without major bug fixes, is it good or bad. This is not the final status and I hope that’s true.
Hw Jongsma
The desktop part is better and faster than Windows 7. I don’t need Metro on my desktop.
Chicago
2 things:
u cant use it with multiple monitors, cause there are no corners.
and window popping up is a little slow (faster with a dark basic theme under windows7)
Lttitanas
and i see no one wirte windows 8 buged and dont launch programs wich one requrements netframework 2.0
Ian
Am running Consumer Preview on a few machines. Generally feels like it was designed for a three year old – big and clunky. Metro Internet Explorer is big to the point of unuseable. Would be OK on a tablet, but what we are seeing so far is the x86 versions. On a Touchscreen everything feels backward. Counterintuitive to swipe and then enter password. Feels to offer nothing to Enterprise markets, my staff struggle with small operational changes – Vista to 7 was a struggle. This will cause more support issues than I care to thinjk about. I stopped using Gnome after Gnome three, at least there are other desktop environments. With Microsoft you must either use what you pay for, or rely on third parties / hacks to fudge the situation.
Rossco
The speed of the os is great and could easily be the best OS they have made if it wasn’t for metro, I actually like metro but not in windows 8, it gets in the way. clearly MS had to get a decent tablet OS out there but it should have been the windows phone OS and then moved to integrate the two rather than slap a half baked GUI over windows.
Windows 8 should be a transistional OS (and it is) but I think consumers need to be eased into this kind of change slowly. the desktop windows shell should have had a face lift to make it look more metro but not having the full blown metro UI. the start menu should still be there but maybe be like a mini metro start screen, this would provide the functionality we need and still prepare people for a full metro UI in windows 9.
I cannot take metro seriously because I can’t even do basic tasks in it, I have to use the desktop, if MS were serious about this and if it was thought out well they would have introduced metro when all functionality of the PC could be “ported” to metro
- SIRKEEN75
  @Rossco I agree with you partially on the last sentence of your proclamation about the new windows 8 metro shell. However, what is all the fuss about so early when it should be already understood that MS isn’t quite done yet. We all know how this goes- and frankly, MS has been so kind as to take some steps or “phases” out of the normal routine just to make sure we got the privilege to test out the new os in enough lights and angles. Sure it’s not complete and bug free- what beta is? Besides, you for sure know that half of the stuff complained about has already been discovered before we got it out of our mouths. I say all that to say this; don’t complain so early just wait for the RTM and if they still haven’t gotten it right yet … raise HELL!!! o(._.)o
  - Rossco
    I can appreciate that it is beta software and by no means finished but I really can’t see MS moving back on any of the major changes. can’t escape the feeling that they jumped the gun. I really do hope metro is tweaked enough to be pleasant to use on desktop machines but with only a few months left I’m skeptical that enough has been done, and its just not enough time to integrate enough of the desktop into the metro interface, to be honest I might be happy if there is some kind of metro file manager. and you would have thought that they could hide the desktop interface completely when launching desktop apps but hey, hears hoping for the RTM!
M Hamann
I cannot take metro seriously because I can’t even do basic tasks in it, I have to use the desktop, if MS were serious about this and if it was thought out well they would have introduced metro when all functionality of the PC could be “ported” to metro
Indra Nawawi Daeng Parani
Dear Onuora,
Windows finally has a new Operating System and are still in the Work In Process Departement. If Microsoft thinks that releasing this Windows would harm the entire company why not come back to the usual manner by using alphabetical or words for naming the product instead of numerical for Windows, which has increase uncertaintyness to the users. It won’t take long.
The disadvantages in the new Windows;
1. MEMORY: It need more memory than it use to be and that’s why I can’t use them and even follow the technology brought by Windows. the installation stops premature at the first installation and refuse to go on by showing to press the cancel button if the system is less than 1GB RAM memory.
2. BACKGROUND COLOR: Windows shows less for choice of color for background.
3. INTERNET: It runs slower on the internet compare to the previous Windows.
This weaknesses I know at the moment.
Thank you.
Jbturpin
to hard to get started on startup.no easy way for me to get to the tools part, made for the people who have smart phones in other words the young generation.
Lason1864
Like some have said, both Apple and Microsoft are taking two separate approaches of integrating their mobile devices with their desktop operating systems.
First, Apple’s Mac OS X user-interface and iOS user-interface look similar. This methodology allows Apple to merge certain ideologies into both systems. Two examples are Lion’s Launchpad and Mountain Lion’s notifications.
Second, Microsoft’s Windows and Metro are completely different user-interfaces. Microsoft chose Metro for their Windows 7 phone in order to compete against Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android phone. In order to compete with Apple’s iPad, however, Microsoft chose to integrate Metro with Window’s. How could this be done since the two are entirely different? Microsoft decided to remove the start button and menu and replace it with Metro. Plus, they decided that Metro is the default screen when booting up Windows.
Third, I see dual operating systems as a problem for Microsoft. They will have to deal with Windows/Metro on the PC, Windows/Metro on a tablet, Metro on a phone, and Windows RT (Metro) on a tablet. This tablet uses the ARM processor, which is nothing more than a RISC (reduced instruction set code) processor.
Fourth, Windows 8 is mostly geared toward the techie, consumer market. I don’t see corporate markets or non-techie groups transitioning to Windows 8.
Last, I have downloaded Windows 8 Consumer Preview at my business for testing. I installed all necessary Windows programs, and customized the Metro screen and Windows desktop to my liking. Plus, I have read numerous articles on the future of .NET, Visual Studio, XNA, etc. Personally, I do not like where it is all heading. Plus, think of all of the re-certifications for IT Departments.
Apple’s merging of Mac OS X and iOS will be a success. Microsoft’s merging of Windows and Metro will be their failure.
Lyn Potter
It seems to me that since Windows XP, Microsoft has been playing some sort of catch-up with Apple – like “Gees, what are we going to do next? OK, lets put out another version and give it a cool name.” Windows XP was the best since DOS 6.0 and still seems the most stable and yet still, none of the OS’s from Mircosoft match Apple’s appeal. Every new version of Windows requires a mountain learning curve, especially for us techies, and still doesn’t achieve what the marketing pundits claim.
- http://pulse.yahoo.com/_5WJGC7242GFDP2QXANKF5WTMEA Rex
  Sorry, but having trouble with the part about being a techie and learning curves. This is par for the course in IT. Also saying XP is the most stable of all MS OS’s doesnt speak highly either. Both Vista and 7 are both on the order of magnitudes more stable. The problems with Vista have never been about stability.
Skeeter
At first look I don’t like the colors. They are to0 hard and harsh in my opinion. They are bisic primary colors. That may have looked cool 20 yars ago with VGA monitors. Today it’s very lacking. Navigation seems clunky. The pages are just cluttered. It’s like you are trying to play ‘catch up’ with Apple vs. creating an OS that can wow me. Build a stable interface with eye appeal. You’ve already got the features.
- Damianmcnasty
  I agree, the metro colors distract and when you go from metro to desktop and back it hits you in the face every time. The colors will age very quickly and will look dated (already is starting to).
- http://pulse.yahoo.com/_5WJGC7242GFDP2QXANKF5WTMEA Rex
  I can agree, I expect there to be more options when this goes live. If my expectations are wrong, then I will be a little miffed. But I have take it for granted that more options will be available. Maybe I shouldnt.
Mmaupin4t8
To get the full monte with Windows 8, I would need a touch screen, but then playing games would be impossible. Windows 8 looks like Windows 3.1 on steroids, fast but short stamina.
- http://pulse.yahoo.com/_5WJGC7242GFDP2QXANKF5WTMEA Rex
  Why would having a touch screen mean you cant play games? Im confused. Mouse and keyboard still work with a touch screen.
Poetdarlington
find a way to make metro more functioning to replace traditional desktop functions – MS Office for Metro would be a great start
Benderlovesduff
It used to be “How do you turn off Microsoft computers? Press the Start button”
Now you have to go through about three steps, all having nothing to do
with turning off the computer before you can actually turn off the
computer.
I actually turned it off a few times using my hardware button. Frustration sets in fast.
I will play with it a little longer but haven’t found any redeeming qualities that would convince me to buy it.
- http://pulse.yahoo.com/_5WJGC7242GFDP2QXANKF5WTMEA Rex
  I think there are many ways to shut off. I just hit win+l to lock the screen and use the power button on the screen.
Robdejay
a total fuck up of windows 7 metro apps need to go away or be turned off ,as for me i would not buy it, just all wrong
Wayneleebolter
I think for a mobile and tablet platform, it’s great, but for workstations and businesses requiring productivity, KEEP WINDOWS 7 and keep improving it. I think you went way off the wall this time if you think this operating system will satisfy everyone. As a toy, its fine. For productivity, its garbage.
Cobalt
Reminds me of Windows ME, which was a total dog.
Damianmcnasty
1) As a pc Windows 8 is too simple while as a tablet it is too complex (too many buttons in control panel and settings – I want dumb simplicity that is in your face for my tablet). 2) Metro interface is irritating on a pc 3) Stop the intrusive updating – I JUST lost work at work when my tablet restarted to install updates 4) metro screen and desktop screen is irritating and jarring 5) On a pc W8 is too tablet (metro) and on a tablet W8 is too pc (desktop). 6) the charms (finger swipe from right of screen) are irritating. 7) too many steps to do simple things like power down and restart and to close the keyboard 8) no start button. At first I didn’t care but more and more I miss it! 9) it is not clear and easy to add new metro apps to the page. 10) the buttons (minimize, maximise etc.) are too small for tablets.11) the name: should call it windows touch / tablet because that is the market while the pc is not the market.
Damianmcnasty
Having one and a half metros being on the metro screen. That half visible metro that begs me to drag it into visibility drives me CRAZY! Have pages instead like all other tablet systems.
Damianmcnasty
Where is skype, kinect, office app, cloud services, back up services? Why almost NOTHING on Windows 8 RT (ARM) and why call it RT and not ARM (unless Intel wouldn’t like it to directly highlight that company).
Isorense
Windows 8 will fail just like Windows ME and Windows Vista. Windows 8 has been designed for Tablets and the like and not for PC/Laptops. I’ve been saying this ever since the Developer Preview that I tested but I’m no longer interested in testing Windows 8. It has been wiped from my test computer.
- http://pulse.yahoo.com/_5WJGC7242GFDP2QXANKF5WTMEA Rex
  I have spent a lot of time thinking about this. I use Vista and like it quite well, but it remains a failure in the eyes of most people even though it sold around 100 times as many copies as the highly successful iPad to date. I do think Windows 8 will be a “failure” on the same level. I expect it to drive phone and tablet sales and bring MS fully into these markets. I also expect it to lead Apple into eating their words and producing a touch screen laptop and even touch screen computers. But I think that it will still go down in history as one of the most hated Windows versions. Just saying, not bad for a failed OS.

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