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I think this is what will make Windows 8 the least popular OS version in the past 12 years. The interface is so different, most users will feel uncomfortable sw

I think this is what will make Windows 8 the least popular OS version in the past 12 years. The interface is so different, most users will feel uncomfortable switching to it. If they want to sell Windows 8 they'll have to evangelize it and its interface to users, just like they need to do it with WP7. Users will not accept it by default just because it's the next Windows, especially with all the inconsistencies between the "Windows 7 mode" and "Windows 8 mode". I believe most will keep using Windows 7, just like they kept using XP when Vista came. It's actually worse now than it was when Vista came out, because people were already getting tired of XP back then, but still didn't switch. I doubt too many feel tired of Windows 7 already.

nathanpc 15y ago
That's exactly what I think. Users aren't prepared for such a drastic change and also such a inconsistency on the UI (Metro mode and Aero mode).
powertower 15y ago
The UI is different on a touch-tablet. Not on a desktop, or server, or your regular PC.
- dangrossman 15y ago
  Tablets only have the new UI, but it's the default on desktops as well. They just have the option of switching back and forth to Aero for legacy apps.
  - powertower 15y ago
    I just don't see people running away from Windows 8 as much as I see them running towards it. The mass market is absolutely looking for a Metro type experience. For everyone else, you get into Desktop mode by clicking on the desktop tile, that's right there in your face after bootup. One click. The desktop is now an application in itself, but I'm not sure if I'd call the desktop a legacy app for legacy apps. There are plenty of workflows, stories, and apps that simply can't be reduced to a Metro type use-case.
    - zmonkeyz 15y ago
      The other thing people don't think about is the form factor of the Samsung Series 7 x86 tablets. You can use the Metro UI when on the go for basic navigation and switch back to desktop when you dock it. The Metro UI should also make it easier to navigate for people remoting in with tablets.
- batista 15y ago
  Not many people have touch-tablets other than iPads and Kindles. The Windows tablet market is minuscule.
  - noamsml 15y ago
    ...because the Windows UI doesn't fit tablet use cases.
    - batista 15y ago
      Not sure about that. Android tablet market is also minuscule, despite Android UI fitting tablet use cases.

nathanpc 15y ago

That's exactly what I think. Users aren't prepared for such a drastic change and also such a inconsistency on the UI (Metro mode and Aero mode).

powertower 15y ago

The UI is different on a touch-tablet. Not on a desktop, or server, or your regular PC.

dangrossman 15y ago
Tablets only have the new UI, but it's the default on desktops as well. They just have the option of switching back and forth to Aero for legacy apps.
- powertower 15y ago
  I just don't see people running away from Windows 8 as much as I see them running towards it. The mass market is absolutely looking for a Metro type experience. For everyone else, you get into Desktop mode by clicking on the desktop tile, that's right there in your face after bootup. One click. The desktop is now an application in itself, but I'm not sure if I'd call the desktop a legacy app for legacy apps. There are plenty of workflows, stories, and apps that simply can't be reduced to a Metro type use-case.
  - zmonkeyz 15y ago
    The other thing people don't think about is the form factor of the Samsung Series 7 x86 tablets. You can use the Metro UI when on the go for basic navigation and switch back to desktop when you dock it. The Metro UI should also make it easier to navigate for people remoting in with tablets.
batista 15y ago
Not many people have touch-tablets other than iPads and Kindles. The Windows tablet market is minuscule.
- noamsml 15y ago
  ...because the Windows UI doesn't fit tablet use cases.
  - batista 15y ago
    Not sure about that. Android tablet market is also minuscule, despite Android UI fitting tablet use cases.