nsane.forums Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 An analyst fro IDC states that their survey of Windows 8 users confirm they want to boot to desktop mode along with getting the Start menu back in the desktop UI. It's been over four months since Microsoft launched Windows 8, and the evidence is growing that the newest version of the company's operating system is not gaining as many users as previous Windows versions. So what can Microsoft do to solve that problem?Bob O'Donnell, an analyst for research firm IDC, says the firm's research has shown two things about people who have used Windows 8. One is they miss the Start menu in desktop mode, something which we have pointed out in the past. The other thing they miss is the ability to boot Windows 8 in desktop mode, bypassing the touchscreen oriented Start screen.CNET quotes O'Donnell as saying:Those two things have come up consistently. We've done some research and people miss that. And there are a lot of people that as soon as they boot into Windows 8, they go to desktop mode and do most their work there and occasionally back to Metro. But the point being they're much more comfortable with desktop mode.So will Microsoft make changes to Windows 8 to make these users happy? It's doubtful that the company will add a Start menu screen back to the desktop, bit O'Donnell seems to hint that Microsoft could be pressured by PC OEMs to allow Windows 8 to boot into desktop mode. He states, "Certainly if you talk to PC vendors, they'd like to see Microsoft do that. Because they recognize some of the challenges that consumers are facing."View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Tell us something . . . . . . . . . really new!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambrocious Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Tell us something . . . . . . . . . really new!!!Tomorrow will be a new day unlike today is already here, therefor, it will be really new. :evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
House_maniac Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 lets hope they bring the start menu back no need for third party app then :D till then i'm staying with windows 7 i just fucking love aeroglass lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 lets hope they bring the start menu back no need for third party app then :DMost of us wont use a Start Menu, by Microsoft - it's too lame and lacks updates (unlike the fast-evolving 3rd party alternatives.) :nono: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLmEgZ Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Just use Start8 1.11 Preactivated (found here on the site obviously :D)... it has the cool option to boot RIGHT to the desktop after you sign in to ur Win8 machine, amongst other cool features! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notegalaxy Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Just use Start8 1.11 Preactivated (found here on the site obviously :D)... it has the cool option to boot RIGHT to the desktop after you sign in to ur Win8 machine, amongst other cool features! :)I actually bought Start8. Tried it out first, and it did everything it promised and more, and for a very reasonable price. I rarely buy software. but when reasonably priced and performs beautifully, there is no reason not to support the developers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Just use Start8 1.11 Preactivated (found here on the site obviously :D)... it has the cool option to boot RIGHT to the desktop after you sign in to ur Win8 machine, amongst other cool features! :)I actually bought Start8. Tried it out first, and it did everything it promised and more, and for a very reasonable price. I rarely buy software. but when reasonably priced and performs beautifully, there is no reason not to support the developers.Moreover, 3rd party applications like StartIsBack & Start8 make the difference between 'Yes' & 'No' - I'd personally said 'No' to Windows 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . twice before saying 'Yes' after StartIsBack made it usable for me. :rockon:Therefore when I wrote the cosmetic guide, made it a point to dedicate the tutorial to the Developer. :showoff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpmule Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 This guy at ZDNet agrees..http://www.zdnet.com/from-windows-8-to-windows-7-why-i-downgraded-7000006922/My mom just bought a new laptop and it had windows 8 on it and she told me it sucked big time !i don't think it matters what we're talking about really people have different opinions on things ..it's healthy and normal.If people like it then go ahead.. don't let me or anyone else stop you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDistortions Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 lol the discussion of how the UI of Window 8 should be like doesn't stop. While 3rd parties could design it better then MS can (ie: i use defraggler instead of Windows defragmenter) it would make sense that people should have the option to design the UI as they wish. Anyway with this article, if people have no idea they can get the start menu back or really want to bother dealing with figuring out the new UI then MS won't gain much traction on a system that people won't bother with. Eventually we will see more of 3rd party adaptations to the existing OS. It'll be interesting how MS will handle this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMD Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 I like to view it more like this: M$ is pulling off a Sony PS3 launch, where they believe they can TELL US what we want instead of GIVING US what we want. Does it work for now? Not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 With specific reference to the topic being discussed - the lack of a Start Menu & direct desktop login is more about deprivation in totality than a matter of option (as wrongly perceived by some.)Microsoft screwed up by depriving the end-User cent-per-cent of those 2 desirable features (for most - not every User) with the release of the boxed Windows 8.Initially, I was miffed, myself - but like a few others capitalized on that Microsoft's blunder.3rd party alternatives do a better job on the Start Menu and desktop login - in fact, with much more options than what Microsoft succeeded in delivering with the boxed Windows 7. Most importantly, StartIsBack accomplishes this using the very same code that Windows 7 uses - therefore, without hogging any further resources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted March 11, 2013 Administrator Share Posted March 11, 2013 Tell us something . . . . . . . . . really new!!!Propaganda always increases pressure.Most importantly, StartIsBack accomplishes this using the very same code that Windows 7 uses - therefore, without hogging any further resources.I'll put my suspicion hat on and depending on what SiB author is saying and the Windows Blue rumours are saying, SiB won't work that way in future Windows versions - the code/execution will need to be external then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Not being speculative by nature, I'd rather cross the bridges as and when they come one-by-one (WRT future Windows versions) - ATM, StartIsBack does deliver as advertised . . . . . . . . . . and then some more. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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