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Because if I am using a mouse and keyboard, I do not wish to be forced to use an interface designed for a touch screen. I think many of the hate could have been easily remedied. Give the user a choice. You want the classic start menu? Here, enjoy. You want the touch screen friendly interface? Here enjoy. Everybody happy. But.. Microshaft decided they were going to say "you either use touch screen interface or pay for a third party add-on to get the old start menu." There's other issues that I have heard of, but that is the main complaint that I keep hearing. And I agree with the hate. I have a desktop, not a tablet, give me my start menu of old.
You should read About Face. Having two completely different interfaces is a horrible idea.
It's interesting that people think that because Windows 8 added substantial support for touchscreens that it was designed for touchscreens. However, that couldn't be further from the truth. That's why it sucks with touch screens. Mouse (or touchpad, even) & keyboard is where Windows 8 shines. A lot of the concern stems from people still thinking that a mouse is a pointing device and refuse to relearn how to use it. This is a lot of the reason why the transition from Windows to OSX is difficult for many. OSX is so much ahead of the curve in user interaction than Windows 7. Windows 8/8.1 is getting there, however. Now they need to drop the split personality.
I agree. Windows 7 was a great improvement over XP, and while some people resisted due to it being "different" there wasn't much of a learning curve and many benefits. For 8, people were forced to deal with something designed for hardware they didn't have or want.
they find it confusing to switch between the Desktop and Start Screen paradigm.
This is perhaps the biggest problem with Windows 8 and 8.1 Rather than having one great interface, they have a compromising modern interface and a ridiculously archaic interface to switch between.
You should read About Face. Having two completely different interfaces is a horrible idea.
It's interesting that people think that because Windows 8 added substantial support for touchscreens that it was designed for touchscreens. However, that couldn't be further from the truth. That's why it sucks with touch screens. Mouse (or touchpad, even) & keyboard is where Windows 8 shines. A lot of the concern stems from people still thinking that a mouse is a pointing device and refuse to relearn how to use it. This is a lot of the reason why the transition from Windows to OSX is difficult for many. OSX is so much ahead of the curve in user interaction than Windows 7. Windows 8/8.1 is getting there, however. Now they need to drop the split personality.
You cannot seriously look at that start screen and tell me that was designed with a keyboard and mouse in mind. With a touch control, that thing I would imagine would be fluid and awesome, with a mouse trying to control it, it is very clunky and awkward.
I use it (8.1). Haven't had any major issues or concerns as of yet.
We just got our computer with 8.1, and have had a few days using it now with no major issues either.
As with any new OS there is a small learning curve, but I can honestly say I like 8.1
Fortunately we went from 7 to 8.1 and bypassed 8, so I would recommend 8.1.
Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't understand why everyone is still complaining about 8; yes it was bad, but there is a free upgrade to 8.1, so go get it, and put 8 in the rear view mirror.
You cannot seriously look at that start screen and tell me that was designed with a keyboard and mouse in mind. With a touch control, that thing I would imagine would be fluid and awesome, with a mouse trying to control it, it is very clunky and awkward.
Have you tried it?
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