EO> I don't really like the drastic changes in the Windows 8 UI either. I can
EO> undersand them wanting to provide a similar experience on PCs and mobile
EO> devices, but I still don't think it makes sense to trim down the UI so
EO> much for desktop PCs. It looks flat and simplistic - it feels like going
EO> back in time 20+ years. In some cases, I think it's downright ugly (for
EO> instance, Visual Studio 2013).

One way to "fix" Windows 8, is to upgrade to 8.1 (which allow you
to boot directly to the "Desktop" and not to the tiles.  

Then download/install this:

www.classicshell.net

You will think you are running Windows 7 again.  :)

I did all of this in my Windows 8.1 VM as a test, and was pleased with it. 
I still see no reason to upgrade to Windows 8, but at least this will make
it more like Windows 7 for those people that are stuck with 8.

- Mark

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