Paul : I have no idea what they considered or not but I personally feel that Win 8 is not a suitable OS for normal computers and laptops since the interface is specifically desgined for touch devices. So users (even I) get confussed when they install it.
Indeed adjusting to a new interface is difficult. I don't expect any user to adjust to the new settings in an instant. It is a gradual journey that takes time.
The only thing is that after a certain point, they have no other choice. My point being that they learn by fire due to the lack of palnning since they feel forced to upgrade even if they aren't ready.
Well syed it did work on my laptop but the interface was terrible. Its a complete different interface compared to the previous versions of windows. How can you expect a new user to come and adapt to it in quick time especially in a business environment ?
in my opinion start screen is the sole reason that people hesitate to upgrade to windows 8 and also it feels odd in a business environment until the system are touch compatible
I agree but then do Windows Consumers have a choice in that matter?
Right now there are still some Manufacturers selling Windows 7 machines out there but by June 2013 they will all be gone.
Look at SMBs who have limited budgets and would love to just use XP even today-Do they have a choice?Not really if they want new machines they have to buy Windows 7(or today Windows 8).
I give Microsoft credit for one thing though-Even if they initially mess up with User Experience they eventually do catch on and make changes.
Can't say the same about the Folks from Cupertino.Can we?
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