Windows 8.1 Isn’t Ready for a Metro Bypass

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Microsoft is reportedly inching closer to appeasing Windows 8′s detractors,
with an update that would boot straight to the desktop instead of the
modern-style Start screen.

Windows 8.1 already has an option to bypass the “Metro� interface on
startup, but it’s not enabled by default. The Verge reports that Microsoft
will enable this option by default in Windows 8.1 Update 1, which could
arrive in mid-March. (To enable the option currently, you must right-click
the taskbar, select “Properties,� click the “Navigation� tab and select “Go
to the desktop instead of Start when I sign in.�)

Contrary to The Verge’s report, ZDNet’s Mary Jo foley says this change isn’t
set in stone. While there’s nothing stopping Microsoft from changing the
default settings at this point–even just for non-touch laptops and
desktops–her sources say it’s probably not happening in time for Update 1.

I’m hoping Foley is correct on this one, if only because booting straight to
the desktop isn’t a real solution for users who don’t like Windows’ modern
interface. Without a classic pop-up Start menu, users will still have to dip
back into Metro for any programs they haven’t either placed on the desktop
or pinned to the taskbar. That kind of defeats the purpose of skipping Metro
in the first place, and creates the same confusion for users who don’t know
what the new interface is all about.

Rumor has it that Microsoft will bring back a proper Start menu–that is, one
that pops up within the desktop environment–but according to Foley, this
recapitulation won’t be part of Update 1 either.

Of course, you can always install a replacement Start menu, but presumably
Microsoft is making these changes so desktop users don’t have to go through
the trouble. If that’s the case, the transition should happen all at once:
Let non-touch PC users boot to the desktop and launch programs from a
classic-style Start menu, so they never have to look at the Metro interface
ever again.


Read mo Windows 8.1 Isn’t Ready for a Metro Bypass | TIME.com
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migrante wrote:
Read mo Windows 8.1 Isn’t Ready for a Metro Bypass | TIME.com
http://techland.time.com/2014/01/31/...#ixzz2s75owIPg

Microsoft is reportedly inching closer to appeasing Windows 8?s
detractors, with an update that would boot straight to the desktop
instead of the modern-style Start screen.

snip

A rumor plus $0.25, won't even buy you a cup of coffee any more.

I'm sure they'll tell us, what half-fix they'll be offering
the next time, when they're good and ready.

When these rumor articles come out, the effort to execute them
is about one afternoon of work for some designer. So this is
hardly the making of a legend or anything. I would hope
any update, would contain substantial "invisible" improvements.
This UI crap, the component parts to implement it, are
already in the OS, and just need to be turned on.
It's not like the code doesn't already exist, to
do all sorts of neat things.

The delivery of the updates, is a lot like fishing,
putting different bait on the hook, and seeing what
the fish like. In other words, they're not doing
this because you actually *need* an update. It's
all a jolly strip tease.

Paul

migrante wrote:
Read mo Windows 8.1 Isn’t Ready for a Metro Bypass | TIME.com
http://techland.time.com/2014/01/31/...#ixzz2s75owIPg

Microsoft is reportedly inching closer to appeasing Windows 8′s
detractors, with an update that would boot straight to the desktop
instead of the modern-style Start screen.

Windows 8.1 already has an option to bypass the “Metro� interface on
startup, but it’s not enabled by default. The Verge reports that
Microsoft will enable this option by default in Windows 8.1 Update 1,
which could arrive in mid-March. (To enable the option currently, you
must right-click the taskbar, select “Properties,� click the
“Navigation� tab and select “Go to the desktop instead of Start when I
sign in.�)

Contrary to The Verge’s report, ZDNet’s Mary Jo foley says this change
isn’t set in stone. While there’s nothing stopping Microsoft from
changing the default settings at this point–even just for non-touch
laptops and desktops–her sources say it’s probably not happening in time
for Update 1.

I’m hoping Foley is correct on this one, if only because booting
straight to the desktop isn’t a real solution for users who don’t like
Windows’ modern interface. Without a classic pop-up Start menu, users
will still have to dip back into Metro for any programs they haven’t
either placed on the desktop or pinned to the taskbar. That kind of
defeats the purpose of skipping Metro in the first place, and creates
the same confusion for users who don’t know what the new interface is
all about.

Rumor has it that Microsoft will bring back a proper Start menu–that is,
one that pops up within the desktop environment–but according to Foley,
this recapitulation won’t be part of Update 1 either.

Of course, you can always install a replacement Start menu, but
presumably Microsoft is making these changes so desktop users don’t have
to go through the trouble. If that’s the case, the transition should
happen all at once: Let non-touch PC users boot to the desktop and
launch programs from a classic-style Start menu, so they never have to
look at the Metro interface ever again.


Read mo Windows 8.1 Isn’t Ready for a Metro Bypass | TIME.com
http://techland.time.com/2014/01/31/...#ixzz2s75gEhi5

The Modern UI is here to stay.

Not going anywhere regardless of the device (touch, desktop, smart,
etc.). Changes may happen, but because of the consumer. The primary
focus will be on aiding and satiating the business users that will need
to dump XP and move to Win8.1 and later. Why 8 and not 7 ? Retail
sales of Win7 ended Oct 2013. End of pre-installed on new pc's has
traditionally been one year after end of retail sales date....i.e. about
9 months from now and 6 months from XP's drop-dead-end-all-support date.

Why the Modern UI retention ..the Store is the path for upgrading the
existing installed edition...and could very well become the sole vehicle
in the future for obtaining updates that are currently deployed via WU/MU.
- Need an update (Manual or Automatically)?? Logon to the 'Store'
using a Microsoft
Account!


--
....winston
msft mvp consumer apps