I just read Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff talks about how
Windows 8 is the
end of Windows operating system. May be I misunderstood but
seriously. Does he really understand what Windows 8 is? Windows 8 is an
operating system that connects my laptop to my TV to my Xbox to my Tablet to my
Phone. Do you remember how popular a universal remote is? I would say, very
popular. Every household has a universal remote control. That is what Windows 8
is with cloud and sharing capabilities.
I know people are saying Windows 8 either will break or make
Microsoft. Well, to me, this might not be the right time for Microsoft to bring
Windows 8 to the market to due to lack of adoption of the business users but as
a developer and user, I like Windows 8.
I like how I can have same functionality, look and feel and
features on my Tablet and my Xbox and even my TV. Not only that, now Windows 8 supports Windows Store apps and SkyDrive and the key point is the seemless integration of all these make it easy for every user. Let's not forget Office 2013 and Office 365 that is just wonderful.
Windows 8 makes Apple and other operating system look
obsolete.
That is my take. Time will tell but I have all good things
to say about Windows 8.
Ibrahim ErsoyPosted Oct 20, 2012, 4:54 PM
The reason why Microsoft not giving Start Menu may be the location of the Start Menu replaced by mouse-over corner interfaces(or focus shapes).
Abhishek BhatPosted Oct 20, 2012, 3:10 PM
Yes you are right. Normal user needs Start button. Even, on PCs metro wont be feasible option. It is only good for Touch based devices like tablets.
Mahesh ChandPosted Oct 20, 2012, 2:03 PM
I think Developers are on board with Windows 8 but average user will have hard time learning new interface. I still don't understand why Microsoft won't give Start Menu. That will solve half of their problems.
Abhishek BhatPosted Oct 20, 2012, 12:35 PM
Windows 8 has lot of things to offer and am also personally happy with the feature set. Metro UI stands out and will be the future for User interfaces.