[Tom's] MarketWatch Slams Windows 8, Calls it Unmitigated Disaster - Page 35  

Originally Posted by GermanyChris 

you never know, the greater computer using public may like it..It's been my experience that geeks don't like anything different.
All in ones are getting more popular at least in my electronics store, currently there is one there that is not touch screen. Maybe MS is assumes this will be the next big wave especially combined with kinect. If they're right Apple is in for a world of hurt, the hip crowd will sell their iPads and buy surfaces. MBP's will be replaced with samsung and Apple people will be relegated to the riges again right where we like it

Originally Posted by Warmonger 

I hope someone will come along with more constructive criticism other then "the interface! the interface!".

Originally Posted by Warmonger 

Eh, I wouldn't base your own opinion on the judgment of others. Windows 8 is a real piece of art for those fluent in it. I would download and install it to a USB drive to try it out, then make final judgement based on your own personal experience. As for someone who has used it for months, I can say the OS is amazing. The fastest and most productive Windows operating system to date by far. Tho Microsoft could screw it up between now and the Release Candidate. In which I am highly doubting (its Microsoft). I just cant wait for all the Metro apps to hit the Metro store. Netflix and all them will make life so much easier being able to watch movies in exactly two clicks. Plus I will be able to watch movies without even touching my desktop space, so I can code a project. And watch a movie at the same time with only minor screen compromise. Just so many perks to the new and improved OS, even Windows Charms makes it so you don't have to leave your application to do something. Overall productivity output is increased ten fold.

Originally Posted by Warmonger 

Linux hasn't became what it should be simply because the lack of support. They change a lot of visual design in every version of software. Thus it never stops anyone from upgrading to newer versions. Windows 8 plays in the same respect, there is nothing different about it and Windows 7. Except 8 has Windows Charms, Metro, and a few other little gizmos. Once you really strip them two things from it, its hard to say you don't end up with a Windows 7 desktop environment. Windows 8 is a fresh start for Microsoft to build a solid platform, just like that of XP. At this point in time Windows 8 is the top dog of all the Windows OS's in terms of performance.

With all the negativity going around over how people can't use it because they don't find Metro "appealing". Is like saying you wont drive a pink Ferrari just because its pink. Its a ridiculous dispute we all agree. But for cold hard facts, Windows 8 is a godsend for those who know how to use it, and enjoy using it. Its still a big leap forward in computing technology. A prime example is the boot loader that Windows 8 uses. It utilizes virtualization to speed up boot times. With most Windows operating systems being based off their predecessor, I don't see Windows 9 having a classic start menu either. As the possibility of it being based off Windows 8 is an 80% assurance. And I honestly hope they do finally trash can the classic start menu, it was about time they removed that slow annoying thing. We have to remove these things in order to make room for these new technology's. Microsoft has been riding the same desktop environment train for 14 long years. This is why its so obvious that most people seem angry about the change. But honestly if Windows 9 shipped with Metro, people would just use it anyways and not care. As Metro would become the norm, and I hope it does. As I don't feel like being stuck in August 24, 1995.

Originally Posted by Warmonger 

Yup, we are on the edge of touch screen mass production. In America we just launched our first car with a touch screen interface in the dash. It will only mature and progress in the next couple of years. This is another major reason Microsoft is making Windows 8. I'm willing to bet Windows 8 will come pre-loaded in a vehicle before the end of 2013.

Originally Posted by Warmonger 

As Metro would become the norm, and I hope it does. As I don't feel like being stuck in August 24, 1995.

Originally Posted by royalkilla408 

I removed Windows 8 from my personal computer. I couldn't use it for my Desktop. My family also hated it so its out of my family computer too. Still, I am very exited to use it on the MS Tablet. I really think this OS is freaking great on a Tablet/Touchscreens. I think this OS will help MS in that area but not much in the desktop.
I hope companies start implementing touch stuff to gaming mice/trackpads/keyboards somehow. I think its time to redo the "keyboard/mice" for the desktop and add some way to use touch stuff. This would make it a lot easier to use Windows 8 IMO. It would be awesome to make my Logitech G400 mice have some kind of touch thing to do the swipes to bring up the new start menu (just like the Apple mouse). Somehow the software would have to detect that you are using a program that is not made for touch so that it doesn't get on the way (like in games).
My overall thought is: Windows 8 is not good for regular desktop. For touch screen its gonna be a killer OS. Having "touch" mice to do swipes and other touch stuff will help desktops IMO (much better than using a million keyboard shortcuts.)

Originally Posted by horrysh8 

So you think that user interface problem on a general masses OS is not a valid critic point? Give me a break.

Originally Posted by horrysh8 

You mean back to 1985?