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Windows 8: Two Operating Systems Barely On Speaking Terms

#1 User is offline   PCWorld 

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Posted 12 March 2012 - 06:26 AM

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#2 User is offline   AnonymousFriend 

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  Posted 12 March 2012 - 06:49 AM

If you can't figure out how to get to your apps without the Start button, then perhaps you're not meant to use a computer..

At the Start screen, right click the background, BINGO BANGO! All Apps option pops up.
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#3 User is offline   groberts116 

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  Posted 12 March 2012 - 07:19 AM

While a bit harsh, I agree with Anonymous Friend. Metro UI and the original UI may not have identical interfaces with applications they do compliment one another in that what one can't accommodate the other can.
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#4 User is offline   AbrahamFinkle 

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  Posted 12 March 2012 - 07:41 AM

You can also use the lower right corner... I agree though I liked the start menu and sort of miss it.. have yet to use IE on the newer start screen because you need to sign in to/for a MSN account, which seems to me it might be a problem. Back to the Apps if you right click anywhere on the "new start" you can see all apps... not sure how to add to the "new start" screen, have to play some and use it as a computer less, to figure out things on this new Op. its a BETA so problems will occur As a side note I don't like the new icons for the windows programs, sort of a throw back to video games (would love to change them to more colorful things and change the "new start" screen.
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#5 User is offline   KLanD 

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  Posted 12 March 2012 - 08:37 AM

I honestly don't think I'll ever use the metro interface on my laptop.
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  Posted 12 March 2012 - 08:39 AM

It's fairly obvious that the person who wrote this hasn't used windows 8 for a long time. Several things in the article are flat out wrong. In the start screen, contrary to the article, it is possible to organize icons into groups and name the groups. I figured that out in the first 10 minutes of using windows 8.
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  Posted 12 March 2012 - 09:30 AM

Could you please use the OS before you review it? Because right now you just sound ignorant.
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  Posted 12 March 2012 - 10:53 AM

I really dont like the new tile interface crap.

What if im a developer does one of those shop, mail or camera tiles im never going to use on my desktop turn into "Visual Studio"

Seriously WTF is up with microsoft, are they trying to alienate customers.
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  Posted 12 March 2012 - 03:33 PM

windows 8 is made for touch screen tablets & smart phones. I'll pass on it for my next PC
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  Posted 12 March 2012 - 04:16 PM

Microsoft always seems too reveal not the future, but the mistakes of their past. I wish once they would incorporate all that is good in Windows without having to go back after complaints and make the needed changes.
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#11 User is offline   DR 

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  Posted 12 March 2012 - 04:44 PM

I plan to get a new computer right before the official launch of Windows 8. If the past is any predictor, I suspect that Microsoft will be giving customers who buy Windows 7 computers just before the Windows 8 launch a free upgrade to Windows 8. That way,if I am unhappy after I install 8 I can go back to 7.
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#12 User is offline   bikdav 

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  Posted 12 March 2012 - 05:02 PM

I really want to try it out before I form any opinions. I tried installing it on my MAC in various known ways and totally failed at that. So, I'll have to look elsewhere. My MAC gets another looser point.
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#13 User is offline   JoshGeurian 

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  Posted 12 March 2012 - 05:48 PM

"but you can't organize your programs into subgroups for accessories, photo programs, and so on"

Um....yes you can. It really sounds like you have not used it because I was able to do just that in about 5 minutes.
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#14 User is offline   Wyn6 

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Posted 12 March 2012 - 10:22 PM

View PostIceman7, on 12 March 2012 - 03:33 PM, said:

windows 8 is made for touch screen tablets & smart phones. I'll pass on it for my next PC


You'll be passing for the remainder of your life looks like as this is the way tech is currently going. I wish you well. ;)
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#15 User is offline   karthiq 

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  Posted 13 March 2012 - 12:06 AM

I think its time for people, commenters, writers to stop making a big deal out of it.

If you like it buy it, dont like it......dont buy it!!
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  Posted 13 March 2012 - 01:14 AM

I love it! It is an innovative way of presenting a UI. You have to take some time to switch between your ears and stick your finger to all the Apple-kids!
W8 works splendid, the same interface as my Windows Phone. Since I installed this preview, I rarely use Win7 any more. Keep up the good work MS!
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  Posted 13 March 2012 - 05:48 AM

the rectangular icon on the screen r not working.so plz give me a hint how it works
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Posted 13 March 2012 - 05:59 AM

View PostIceman7, on 12 March 2012 - 03:33 PM, said:

windows 8 is made for touch screen tablets & smart phones. I'll pass on it for my next PC


while the world passes you by...
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#19 User is offline   dk3d 

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  Posted 13 March 2012 - 09:43 AM

I like my Tablet and iPhone but there's no way in hell I want my actual desktop to look or act that way. It's THE reason I still have a desktop & laptop; to get work done. That Metro crap is a true productivity killer. Consuming? Fine. Producing? Garbage.
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  Posted 13 March 2012 - 04:32 PM

Start aside, Metro is for phones and tablets, Win 8 for p/c's. Another take on OS X and iOS. I think biz will like the MS sys better.
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