I think the old style menus were more functional for technical people and other experts, but the ribbon might be easier for new users. MSFT seems to have unders

I think the old style menus were more functional for technical people and other experts, but the ribbon might be easier for new users. MSFT seems to have understood that trade off. It's interesting that the Metro design, which seems closer to the ribbon, didn't take off the same way. But from functional perspective I do like the old interface better, and especially that I can pullright to get at things without having to make multiple clicks.