Windows 8 debacle lead to Linux's future success?

[antiqueshell]

It's looks like the public opinion of Windows 8 so far CP and previous is extremely negative. Even pedestrian users of Windows 7, XP, and Vista, have commented that from what they have heard this flop could be far worse than Vista ever was. Unless you like Metro UI this will NOT be the OS for you. Since it is only good on tablets and phones there will be tens of millions looking for a nice alternative to Windows.

I'm thinking this is a great opportunity for Linux to shine and finally get the attention and large numbers users they deserve.

The most critical thing for Linux is that it must be presented in an easy to understand download that takes limited knowledge to install and use. The elements are there the only thing I see missing in the cohesiveness with releases and GUIs.

It would be great if the Linux orgs would concentrate on perhaps just one or two versions for the general public such as Linux Mint and Ubuntu, and make things as clear as possible.

 

[QuOk]

The final product will not be much different from Windows 7.
I'm sure they are listening to the feedback.

 

[GumbyJarvis]

xubuntu like a boss

 

[Loobed]

They said the same thing about windows 286 and windows 386.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Loobed


They said the same thing about windows 286 and windows 386.


I think you mean 3.1 and 95? or 2.0 and 3.1?

 

[antiqueshell]

Originally Posted By: QuOk
The final product will not be much different from Windows 7.
I'm sure they are listening to the feedback.


I don't think they are listening that hard, according to
M$ the start button which almost ALL users want to remain is NOT coming back.

Also there will be NO way to have a one time
"click and stick" solution where during the initial set up of Windows 8 the customer (user) can decide which UI has wants as the default at each and every boot
(either the classic desktop or horrid Metro ) instead if you want to use the desktop at EACH and every boot you need to boot to Metro UI and THEN switch to the classic desktop. Most users say that Metro UI is NOT suitable for the desktop environment not to mention touch screens, myself included.

If M$ doesn't offer this I will be not be using Windows 8.

I have installed Linux Mint on my current PC which used to have Windows XP on it.

I must say it is one sweet OS.

 

[simple_gifts]

Quote:

The final product will not be much different from Windows 7.


That's a fear. Windows is just the same product sold again and again with all the features moved around.

W7 UI is a mess.

 

[Colt45ws]

How so?

 

[antiqueshell]

Originally Posted By: Colt45ws
How so?


Metro UI is an instant FAIL in the desktop or laptop environment. Trust me NOBODY at a desktop workstation wants to have their arms stretched out tapping against a greasy non-tactile screen for hours on end, it is an INSANE thought.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: antiqueshell
Originally Posted By: Colt45ws
How so?


Metro UI is an instant FAIL in the desktop or laptop environment. Trust me NOBODY at a desktop workstation wants to have their arms stretched out tapping against a greasy non-tactile screen for hours on end, it is an INSANE thought.


I believe his response was in regard to the statement made that the Windows 7 UI was a mess. Most like it.

 

[Rand]

so turn on windows 8 classic mode that looks like win7

this is just fear mongering

 

[antiqueshell]

Originally Posted By: Rand
so turn on windows 8 classic mode that looks like win7

this is just fear mongering



There's ONE HUGE problem with that suggestion....you have to FIRST boot into Metro, and THEN select the classic desktop, EVERY SINGLE TIME YOU BOOT YOUR PC!

Of course unless you know something I don't. Do you?

See my earlier post.

 

[Loobed]

Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Originally Posted By: Loobed


They said the same thing about windows 286 and windows 386.


I think you mean 3.1 and 95? or 2.0 and 3.1?


2.01

http://www.os2museum.com/wp/?p=541

http://www.magalan.co.uk/windows86.html

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Loobed
Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Originally Posted By: Loobed


They said the same thing about windows 286 and windows 386.


I think you mean 3.1 and 95? or 2.0 and 3.1?


2.01

http://www.os2museum.com/wp/?p=541

http://www.magalan.co.uk/windows86.html




Gotcha. I would have applied that statement to 3.1 (or 3.11) to Windows 95, since there was such a dramatic GUI change between the two. I don't think the difference between 1, 2.xx and 3.xx were significant enough to cause the kind of teeth grating we are getting with this Windows 8 thing.

 

[Colt45ws]

Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL
Originally Posted By: antiqueshell
Originally Posted By: Colt45ws
How so?


Metro UI is an instant FAIL in the desktop or laptop environment. Trust me NOBODY at a desktop workstation wants to have their arms stretched out tapping against a greasy non-tactile screen for hours on end, it is an INSANE thought.


I believe his response was in regard to the statement made that the Windows 7 UI was a mess. Most like it.


It was. I like the W7 setup. I agree with the sentiment about W8. No way will I use Metro on a desktop. I would feel silly.

 

[OVERKILL]

Whenever I think of "Metro", I think of this:

Yeah, "metro" LOL!!!!

 

[Colt45ws]

Okay, now you just changed how I think of it. I like it even less now.

 

[OVERKILL]

Originally Posted By: Colt45ws
Okay, now you just changed how I think of it. I like it even less now.



I'm serious, my buddy Jon (who is pretty rural, he's slammds15 on here) is always making "Metro" comments. And so freakin' Microsoft names their UI "Metro" and that's the first thing that comes to my bloody mind!!!

When you picture that in your head, it is pretty hard to take the product seriously.

 

[antiqueshell]

I immediately think of the dreaded hipsters and trendies with their idiotic iStuff.

And, I can't resist...."metro-sexsual"...as the brits say it.

 

[OVERKILL]