Windows 8.1: Microsoft doubles down on new touch interface

http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/windows-8-1-microsoft-doubles-down-new-touch-interface-6C10126434
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Well, here it is and it's not impressive at all... once again Microsoft stupidity...

http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/windows-8-1-microsoft-doubles-down-new-touch-interface-6C10126434

 

But at least you can boot directly to the desktop it says! :)

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I saw this on Major Geeks earlier today.

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Survey says,

Q: More touch, but no Start button? Is Windows 8.1 the right move?

Yes, Windows must evolve. - 23%

No, classic Windows wasn't broke — so don't fix it! - 65%

Doesn't matter, since PCs are dying anyway. - 12%

Total Votes: 4,502


So, people are more often saying no. Will that matter in the long run? No, if only because Windows will continue to be the dominant OS for some time. However, MS is doing its best to kill the desktop and push people into using iOS. Keep it up, and Windows will die.

All this because MS is letting the desktop pc die.

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The consumers will keep the desktop pc alive.  Well that's my feeling. 

Linux just may be able to gain some ground now.    :-"

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Philly0381, reply 3
Linux just may be able to gain some ground now.

Or Apple will gain more ground as well.

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

The desktop is still there, and where most people do all their work.  People make too much of the Metro interface.

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
  • Internet Explorer now lets you keep open tabs in view at all times. 

    YAY! revolutionaryXD  
Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

:rofl: