On 11-09-20 5:53 AM, August Abolins -> Alan Zisman wrote:
 AZ>>>> But given how awkward the Metro interface seems on a
 AZ>> mouse/keyboard EV> system, AZ>> we'll see if Windows 8 is a
 AZ>> success.

 AZ>> However, in many ways, the new Win8 'Metro' interface is
 AZ>> designed for touchscreens, and things that (apparently - I
 AZ>> haven't tried it on a touchscreen) work easily that way are
 AZ>> much harder to accomplish on a more traditional system.

 AA> Apparently, the metro ui can be disabled:
 AA> http://www.intowindows.com/disable-windows-8-metro-ui/


 AA> ..and also bring back a more familiar look:
 AA> http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-enable-start-menu-in-windows-8/

Interesting... I am puzzled, though, as to why anyone would go to the trouble to
download and install this pre-release version of Windows and then disable
its key features - if you want to run Win 7, run Win 7!

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