On Thu, Jun 7, 2012 at 9:07 AM, Bill McCarthy < bill.mccarthy.li...@live.com.au> wrote:
> IMO, windows 8 is close, but it could be a lot better. I love the windows > phone like UI **concept**, and I love the idea of the similarities between > the different form factors, BUT the current release preview looks to me to > be designed for content consumption not content creation. Where, for > example, is My documents gone ? > I think you're right - it is very close. The problem is that there is a lot of traditional desktop functionality that has become a casualty of MS' iPad fear. I reckon if the start menu came back and they got rid of the need for hot spots in the corners it could be a lot more usable. Metro vs desktop apps schism is pretty difficult to live with. -- David Connors da...@connors.me