I suspect you're attempting to troll HN, but I'll assume you're not: I use Windows 8 x64 all day long. I've almost forgot about Metro. I never really see it.

I suspect you're attempting to troll HN, but I'll assume you're not: I use Windows 8 x64 all day long. I've almost forgot about Metro. I never really see it. I hit the Windows key, start typing what I want, MAYBE use the arrow key to toggle to the proper selection, and hit enter. The rest of the time, I'm on the Desktop. I view it as a sppedier Windows 7. Some Hanselman links that may help you: "Learn Windows 8 in 3 minutes": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi8NpwiEuzc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi8NpwiEuzc http://www.hanselman.com/blog/Windows8ProductivityWhoMovedMyCheeseOhThereItIs.aspx http://www.hanselman.com/blog/Windows8ProductivityWhoMovedMy... http://www.hanselman.com/blog/PinningUsefulAndObscureStuffToTheWindows8StartMenu.aspx http://www.hanselman.com/blog/PinningUsefulAndObscureStuffTo...