Check out Tom's Guide's latest story on Windows 8!
Microsoft's Windows 8 OS is drastically different to Windows 7. The biggest difference is the interface, which ditches several key concepts and introduces a brand new UI called Metro. If you find yourself wistfully thinking about Windows 7 and all the little features you've been missing since you upgraded, you needn't worry. There are a ton of apps and tweak that will inject a bit of Windows 7 flavor into Windows 8. Check them out in Tom's Guide's 'Restore the Windows 7 Interface in Windows 8.'
The release of Windows 8 was jarring for some users as they were forced to learn a new interface that abandoned or set aside several Windows staples including the Start Menu and the Desktop. While some users have adapted to the new Metro UI, demand for features like the Start Menu has given rise to the development of software designed to bring features of the Windows 7 interface to Windows 8. What follows are a few apps for restoring the Start Menu and tweaking the Windows 8 interface for a more classic feel.
Fullscreen? Shitty use of screen realestate? The entirely new and incompatible software ecosystem that Microsoft wants to replace the existing Windows ecosystem with, so they can get 30% on apps sales and push a few more of their mobile devices?
Windows 8 adoption rate is lower than that of Vista, the Surface line is a Zune-grade flop, and Windows Phones are back below 3%. Shouldn't Microfans be past the denial stage by now?
I almost upgraded, but Win 8 just seems like trash unless you have a touchscreen.