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7. I like 8

Tue Nov 13, 2012, 10:26 AM

Nov 2012

it's what 7 should have been. Of course, bashing Microsoft is the thing to do so I guess I won't waste my time.

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Steven Sinofsky: Windows division head leaves Microsoft [View all] Bosonic Nov 2012 OP

Windows 8 = Supreme Suckage Berlum Nov 2012 #1

How so? eom Kolesar Nov 2012 #2

And it's too bad. Microsoft is one of the firewalls against Google. nt onehandle Nov 2012 #5

WIndows 8 interface Evasporque Nov 2012 #13

I was VERY surprised, but I actually like it. Occulus Nov 2012 #15

Windows 8 is actually pretty good. Xithras Nov 2012 #20

And yet, Balmer survives. Sheesh. n/t CincyDem Nov 2012 #3

getting out while the getting is good? madrchsod Nov 2012 #6

I like 8 Randomthought Nov 2012 #7

This has happened before at MS. Remember ME and Vista? leveymg Nov 2012 #8

As touch-based interfaces become more ubiquitous. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #9

Touch screens are fine for phones and cameras William Seger Nov 2012 #10

Markets often move on without individuals. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #11

I didn't say I was "everyone" William Seger Nov 2012 #12

And that assessment isn't accurate. AtheistCrusader Nov 2012 #14

The Apple OS directly contradicts your opinion, though. Occulus Nov 2012 #16

Huh? William Seger Nov 2012 #19

Give it a chance ThirdEye Nov 2012 #17

Touch is not a desktop application. Atypical Liberal Nov 2012 #18

Many people are wary of Microsoft products because of past experiences. are_you_serious_1234 Nov 2012 #21