Study suggests majority of Windows 8 users ignore Metro apps

[Raoul Duke]

I like win 8, I have installed Stardock, boot directly to desktop, don't even notice Metro is there, uninstalled all Metro applications that I could. Runs nice this way.

 

[captaincranky]

I like win 8, I have installed Stardock, boot directly to desktop, don't even notice Metro is there, uninstalled all Metro applications that I could. Runs nice this way.

So, you bought Windows 8, then turned it into Windows 7. Well that's a form of progress. Or at least that's what you should keep telling yourself.

Soluto reveals that a majority of Windows 8 users mostly ignore Metro apps

Christ, and they didn't even factor in all the people who are simply ignoring Windows 8, period... let alone "Metro apps".

 

[Jim$ter]

I don't get all of this talk about WIndows 8 not being "functional". It is literally the EXACT same, except the start menu now has it's own screen. It just makes it look cooler. Everything else is the same. Even kids and parents who barely know how to turn the computer on can figure it out.

Oh, and I forgot to add Minesweeper. That app actually isn't too bad if you want to kill a few minutes.

Let me guess, your one of those who actually think Vista was actually a good OS right? When you actually do more than play games on your OS you you might understand.

 

[Jim$ter]

So, you bought Windows 8, then turned it into Windows 7. Well that's a form of progress. Or at least that's what you should keep telling yourself.

If you think Metro is all that was added to Windows 8, then your statement might be true, but sorry your wrong. There is a lot more to like in Windows 8 without Metro. It its current form Metro sucks and the way it works on the Desktop it sucks. I have Start8 and with it I actually think Windows 8 is better than Windows 7.

 

[cliffordcooley]

If you think Metro is all that was added to Windows 8, then your statement might be true, but sorry your wrong.

And I'm not gonna support those additions you speak of either, because unfortunately that would mean also supporting Metro. I'm sorry there is no partial support, it's all or nothing.

 

[ReederOnTheRun]

Let me guess, your one of those who actually think Vista was actually a good OS right? When you actually do more than play games on your OS you you might understand.

No, actually I'm completing a Masters degree program in Europe and don't have time for gaming, except for a 5 minute game of minesweeper before class. Everything I do here depends on it being "functional", and it has not once decreased my efficiency. It works the exact same but with a different look. Maybe if you didn't just assume whatever you think would support your argument, somebody might actually think you know what you're talking about.

 

[Teko03]

I ignore them on my Windows 8 laptop. Without touch these apps just don't feel intuitutive. I personally llve the apps on my Surface RT. MSFT should have either made a huge push to make all Windows 8 laptops touch-based and affordable, or either waited until touch hardware was more affordable to make this move.

 

[Raoul Duke]

I like win 8, I have installed Stardock, boot directly to desktop, don't even notice Metro is there, uninstalled all Metro applications that I could. Runs nice this way.

So, you bought Windows 8, then turned it into Windows 7. Well that's a form of progress. Or at least that's what you should keep telling yourself.

Actually I must assume you have never tried it. First I bought Win 8 Pro for $40 CAD when it came out. $5 CAD for Stardock. My setup still leaves the charms bar, hot corners (lower left has some nice shortcuts, or I can use the traditional start menu without littering the desktop or task bar with icons. The task manager is vastly improved. Windows Explorer also now has 'the ribbon' which I have started to find useful after a period of adaptation.

Then there are the 'under the hood changes' which include hardening against malware and rootkits largely through memory allocation safeguards. Since it was designed with the UEFI bios, the computer should not boot if an infected USB drive is connected, and secure boot stops the system loading if any core system files have been altered. Explorer now has the ability to natively mount ISO and VHD files (disk images). You simply right click an ISO or VHD, select Mount ? and that?s it. Reset restores your computer to a 'reinstall" and 'Refresh' can be used with your own custom drive image. Plus there is 'Storage spaces" and 'Hyper-V' allows you to install, manage, and virtualize guest OS's and File History works much better than in Win 7 by keeping incremental copies and is easier to use.

 

[Raoul Duke]

Sorry for bad use of quotes, I am in a hurry

This is in reply to Captain Cranky and the initial quote is his.

Have a good weekend folks!

 

[Raoul Duke]

Flock!
my comment: I like win 8, I have installed Stardock, boot directly to desktop, don't even notice Metro is there, uninstalled all Metro applications that I could. Runs nice this way.
part of Captain Cranky's comment: So, you bought Windows 8, then turned it into Windows 7. Well that's a form of progress. Or at least that's what you should keep telling yourself.

The rest is my reply

 

[Geforcepat]

Well Surprise,suprise