Tsk tsk, DG. I’m all for keeping Win 7 around, but Win 8 CAN be configured to look and feel like Win 7, barring a few nuisances.
I contend that the Modern (nee Metro) interface is actually easier to use than the old Start menu, and I’m disappointed that MS capitulated to the market in putting it back.
Is there somewhere a published set of directions for doing that on a desktop/laptop platform? Obviously, I can get the Windows desktop, etc. etc. But even there, I spend far too much time wondering where the hell they put something I need, and guessing whether I have to drag the mouse to the left, the right, up one side, or hold my nose and fart to bring up a particular dialog, if it even still exists... It's a terrible user experience for someone who came through all the prior Windows UIs and prefers the simplicity and straightforwardness of say Win2K. I have always brain-damaged my XP and Win7 desktops back to Classic W2K look-and-feel, first thing, and everything is right there. Takes literally 5 minutes, and it's done. Is that possible with Win8? If it is, I haven't seen a list of "Change this, set that". And I've got a company full of users who would love to see that list, too.
> I contend that the Modern (nee Metro) interface is actually easier to use than the old Start menu, and I’m disappointed that MS capitulated to the market in putting it back.
I'll certainly admit that it works better for some people, no pejoratives involved. And I do think it works great on a handheld/touch platform, like a phone.
When someone says, "I hate X, I really prefer Y", I tend to comment: "Ain't freedom of choice great?" or something like that.
Win8 does not provide freedom of choice, the way their earlier UIs did. Like Apple, Microsoft took the "Our way or the highway" view. Unfortunately, Microsoft's way with Metro doesn't suit the majority of people, including myself -- when it comes to desktop/laptop use. Phones are a different matter.
However, if it floats your boat, by all means sail on! :)