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Yes, well, this was back in the days when, "Windows 8," was a bunch of concepts random people made & posted on YouTube + pirated versions of Windows that were called, "Windows 8," but were really just Win 7 with a buncha themes & c***ware installed. Indeed, these were the days right after Windows 7 came out, so Microsoft hadn't even started Windows 8, but people decided to speculate about it anyways.

However, sometimes the fanmade concepts were really good. Sometimes. Like this 1. In fact, this was the most popular concept, (& 1 of the 1st,) so essentially this was, "Windows 8," until we heard about the real Windows 8...

Yes, well, this was back in the days when, "Windows 8," was a bunch of concepts random people made & posted on YouTube + pirated versions of Windows that were called, "Windows 8," but were really just Win 7 with a buncha themes & c***ware installed. Indeed, these were the days right after Windows 7 came out, so Microsoft hadn't even started Windows 8, but people decided to speculate about it anyways.

However, sometimes the fanmade concepts were really good. Sometimes. Like this 1. In fact, this was the most popular concept, (& 1 of the 1st,) so essentially this was, "Windows 8," until we heard about the real Windows 8...

Uhm.. no.. this was made back in the vista days. This came out long before 7. So really this was "Windows Vista" until Windows Vista came out.

[. . .] In fact, this was the most popular concept, (& 1 of the 1st,) so essentially this was, "Windows 8," until we heard about the real Windows 8...

Well, that's a silly way of thinking. A concept made by a fan shouldn't be looked at as a future version of the product they're mocking up.

Needs more Metro, a more restricted workflow, and a more restricted multitasking capability. That's what I love about Windows 8 currently?the workflow and multitasking in the Metro experience is how Windows should be.

haha, so what you like about Windows 8 is forced restriction and limitation, sounds like you don't even want an actual computer.

Uhm.. no.. this was made back in the vista days. This came out long before 7. So really this was "Windows Vista" until Windows Vista came out.

Really? Almost everything I've seen said it was a Windows 8 concept...

haha, so what you like about Windows 8 is forced restriction and limitation, sounds like you don't even want an actual computer.

Of course I want an actual computer :s I just realise that there is no need to have many apps open on the screen at any one time, and I'm also well aware from experience that such a way of working becomes cumbersome and messy, yet because the option is there, I naturally allow myself to follow that cumbersome way of working. The Desktop mode is just too cumbersome and annoying to use all round. It isn't hard to use, the user experience is just annoying, compared to what the Windows 8 Metro experience offers.

Needs more Metro, a more restricted workflow, and a more restricted multitasking capability. That's what I love about Windows 8 currently?the workflow and multitasking in the Metro experience is how Windows should be.
Of course I want an actual computer :s I just realise that there is no need to have many apps open on the screen at any one time, and I'm also well aware from experience that such a way of working becomes cumbersome and messy, yet because the option is there, I naturally allow myself to follow that cumbersome way of working. The Desktop mode is just too cumbersome and annoying to use all round. It isn't hard to use, the user experience is just annoying, compared to what the Windows 8 Metro experience offers.

I'm sorry but that has got to be the stupidist set of posts I have ever read. "No need to have many apps open on the screen at any one time" really? what do you want people to use for computers? an ipad UI? Jesus christ, I cannot believe you defend microsofts actions like this so blindly. If you can't multitask with multiple applications open at once on your monitor you shouldn't even be using a computer. I have at least 12 things open at once here at work and need to have them all on the screen at the same time spanned over 2 monitors (need 3 infact for it to be easier to work with). It just doesn't make any sense why you would want to take a step back from this was of computing after soooo many years perfecting the desktop UI. It boggles my mind someof the things you write here.

If you think Windows 8 is overly complicated, than I would assume you also find Windows 7 overly complicated?

I find re-learning how to use a system I've used since 1995 complicated. The fact that MS has said they will have tutorials proves I'm not alone.

Anyway, other than that, arguing with you about Windows 8 is pointless, you clearly love it, I clearly hate it. The difference is, I accept that some people do actually like Windows 8 and how it works for them. You just seem to think everyone should like it because you do. Before you disagree, take a look at your posts.

I'm sorry but that has got to be the stupidist set of posts I have ever read. "No need to have many apps open on the screen at any one time" really? what do you want people to use for computers? an ipad UI? Jesus christ, I cannot believe you defend microsofts actions like this so blindly. If you can't multitask with multiple applications open at once on your monitor you shouldn't even be using a computer. I have at least 12 things open at once here at work and need to have them all on the screen at the same time spanned over 2 monitors (need 3 infact for it to be easier to work with). It just doesn't make any sense why you would want to take a step back from this was of computing after soooo many years perfecting the desktop UI. It boggles my mind someof the things you write here.

Still with the iiNet group?

I'm just picturing a corporation like iiNet, Telstra, or any of the banks for example, forcing their users to use Metro apps.

Productivity would decrease dramatically. The people who seem to think otherwise can only be people who don't use a computer for work. I have 5 windows open right now, and I only work at a small mechanical shop!

When I was working for GE, I would have to have at least 12 windows open, usually more. This is still the case.

Still with the iiNet group? I'm just picturing a corporation like iiNet, Telstra, or any of the banks for example, forcing their users to use Metro apps. Productivity would decrease dramatically. The people who seem to think otherwise can only be people who don't use a computer for work. I have 5 windows open right now, and I only work at a small mechanical shop! When I was working for GE, I would have to have at least 12 windows open, usually more. This is still the case.

Nah that was Netspace ages ago, now its Chemist Warehouse. Many more things to do now! All those computers in every store don't run on sunshine and happiness.

Nah that was Netspace ages ago, now its Chemist Warehouse. Many more things to do now! All those computers in every store don't run on sunshine and happiness.

But soon they'll run with one program open!

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