[unkel]

Originally Posted by evolutionqy7

Not really. I always had my most used programs on the taskbar and some of the ones I don't use a lot on the recent list. I just pinned notes and calc and other stuff to the taskbar and it doesn't feel like that much of a difference from windows 7. I used it all day Thursday when I was sick and I didn't go into the metro interface at all cause I didn't need anything.

So for me on my desktop the only time i really see the metro interface is when i start up the pc. After that it disappears. None of that going back and forth between interfaces

+1

Pity though you can't disable metro, like you could on developer preview. That said, we do get to keep the new task manager, which is nice

Also, I feel disabled without the start menu, so I installed this free start menu, which works fine

My guess is that MS doesn't let you disable metro, because they want more feedback on it. Come on folks, no such thing as a free lunch. MS isn't giving us a free stable legit OS for a year and want nothing in return

[G-Money]

I might possibly give it a go again then and add my shortcuts to the task bar. I suppose in fairness, most of the time I'm using Chrome when I'm on the computer so perhaps I don't need to switch to other apps as much as I think.

I know if you right click on the Start preview thing in the bottom left, it brings up a menu which lets you go to the control panels and a few other things.

I'll perhaps give it a go again when I get back to Dublin.

[Torqay]

Originally Posted by unkel

Pity though you can't disable metro

Adding more and more gimmicks to a desktop operating system over the years is one thing, but taking the desktop out of desktop operating systems is something entirely different.

[unkel]

It's not the desktop, it's a touch interface that's suitable for phones and tablets, but not so much for PCs

I have no doubt that using W8 without metro will be an option when it goes final. Not doing so would be suicidal for MS...

[johneire31]

I installed this Windows 8 and it turned my laptop into a mobile phone. I have never used an operating system before where I had to google to learn how to navigate it. I had to google to turn off the laptop, find the control panel, and all the usual things I would normally find laying about nice and handy. Many years ago, a lot of Linux distros mimicked the windows desktop so that people would find it familiar and easier to use, I don't they will be copying this one.

Perhaps if they get a enough feedback they will at least put in a start button

j

I think it is absolutely crap, the easiest part of this software is the install, seamless and friendly, but using it is horrendous. I will be wiping over again with a clean Win 7.

[fionny]

Originally Posted by johneire31

I installed this Windows 8 and it turned my laptop into a mobile phone. I have never used an operating system before where I had to google to learn how to navigate it. I had to google to turn off the laptop, find the control panel, and all the usual things I would normally find laying about nice and handy. Many years ago, a lot of Linux distros mimicked the windows desktop so that people would find it familiar and easier to use, I don't they will be copying this one.

Perhaps if they get a enough feedback they will at least put in a start button

j

I think it is absolutely crap, the easiest part of this software is the install, seamless and friendly, but using it is horrendous. I will be wiping over again with a clean Win 7.

I hear ya! Im a pretty advanced computer user and I struggled to find how to get to control panel I mean seriously.... its not efficient as a desktop interface... shame shame shame.

[BostonB]

I installed it on a laptop no issues. Everything works and I can find everything, but it feels like a work in progress. By that I mean it feels like theres no overall plan or objective to the changes. Things are just everywhere. Its a mess. There absolutely no wow features I can see.

[partyatmygaff]

As great as it looks and performs on tablets, it's not suitable for desktops or laptops without touch screens. It's clunky unless you've got a touch interface.

[BostonB]

Clunky thats exactly the word for it.

[demanufactured]

Vista Mk II

[BostonB]

Originally Posted by demanufactured

Vista Mk II

In fairness I don't think its that bad. Vista was chronically slow and just really annoying. I don't think Windows 8 is that bad. Its feel like Windows 7 with a skin.

[evolutionqy7]

I think Microsoft knows well that some dinosaurs wont love the new interface or wont understand why its there.

But I think some people understand that this needs to be done sooner or later or the OS called Windows would slowly fall in marketshare cause new customers would lose interest in the same interface that caused the same reaction back when Windows 95 was released.

I wouldnt go as far as calling it Vista 2 cause there was nothing wrong with it except for being a resource hog and it made using Windows hell of a lot simpler and nicer to look at to prepare for W7.

Im looking at Windows 8 as a no comprimise system that will still allow you to use desktop while devs will start moving over to the marketplace system. There probably wont be any need for a desktop in a year from W8 launch as Marketplace would be thriving and most laptops and desktops would be an all in one type.

[BostonB]

Originally Posted by evolutionqy7

I think Microsoft knows well that some dinosaurs wont love the new interface or wont understand why its there....

I'm not entirely convinced Microsoft knows why either.

[fionny]

Originally Posted by evolutionqy7

I think Microsoft knows well that some dinosaurs wont love the new interface or wont understand why its there.

I love how at 26 im classified as a dinosaur because I want function over form... METRO UI IS NOT PRACTICAL IN A POWER USER SENSE.

[evolutionqy7]

Originally Posted by fionny

I love how at 26 im classified as a dinosaur because I want function over form... METRO UI IS NOT PRACTICAL IN A POWER USER SENSE.

THEN DONT USE IT!!! Its not like your forced to be in the metro interface all the time.

All this whinging over the metro interface when you don't don't even have to use it.

I launch all my programs from the desktop app and they stay in the desktop app. There is also apps to bring back the start menu for those who are in deep need of it even when you can pin everything to the taskbar.

This is why there's two interfaces. One is for touch and consumption, other is for work and general support framework for legacy apps and interactions.

Guess you can't keep everybody happy even if you keep the new and the old...