Dot Matrix Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 It's definitely an effort to replace every damned icon throughout the entire system. Next to that I'll wish you the best of luck trying to find a set that actually covers everything. Not to mention it's Microsoft's task to make Windows 8 remotely consistent to begin with, not the consumer's. I'm pretty sure I've seen you complain about the icons and lack of consistency as well. Why you suddenly try to downplay things right now is beyond me. Yes, I want them changed just as much as the next guy, but holy crap, they're just icons. Having Vista/7 icons isn't going to stop me from getting my work done. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595066415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Active. Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I am not sure how spotify works but ZUne music pass can work without a network connection. Spotify (Premium at least) supports that as well. It's a great service, and you're not bound to a single platform. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595066419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickkins Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Windows 8...so bad even the pirates don't want it... Arceles, ThePitt, Shaun N. and 2 others 5 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595066619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Yes, I want them changed just as much as the next guy, but holy crap, they're just icons. Having Vista/7 icons isn't going to stop me from getting my work done. Did I say it would? No, I did not. I merely stated the inconsistency could make things like File History harder to identify for the average Joe because of the multiple icons being used to represent it. Next to that it looks like crap, but okay. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595066711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePitt Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 tbh windows 8 is the only OS that make me puke... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595066945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak180 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 This a good way how to turn crap into beauty lol It doesnt look to bad. Its best to take your time making sure your icons look great on the start screen. Dot Matrix and ahhell 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595067045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalRox Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 As much as I tried to get used to Win 8, there is no way I'll go back to it. No those fake start buttons are crap. Yes they are. Just when you think Microsoft finally got it right with Win 7, someone in their R&D dept. decided that their main source of revenue needed major change. I understand the whole idea of integrating all MS devices together and trying to take over the world with a unified OS but when you force ridiculous **** down people's throat they go elsewhere. If Windows 8 becomes a requirement to run certain **** I'll switch to Ubuntu (or another Debian distro) in a heartbeat. I've been using Windows since 3.1 and never have I seen such a stupid decision since WinME. F*** *** MS. For me, had MS made it configurable to either go to the old style desktop first, or to the metro desktop, I could have been okay. But this is WAY to much of a change to be some so hard, so fast. Tablet and desktop are not the same need nor are they driven by the same factors. One size fits all doesn't work. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595067363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDewCodeRedFreak Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I have just went through the entire thread, and well .... I'm thinking that I should get Win 8 and put it in a VM only for testing purposes. While I agree that Win 8 is a jarring experience with the Start screen and all (oh yeah, did I mention that I learned that the apps on the right side of the Start screen are actually "pinned" apps - same way with the top of the Win 95 to Win 7 Start menu? Just by right-clicking the bottom right portion of the Start Screen in Win 8, it gives you the "All Programs" button on a white bar), the only thing making me paranoid about attempting to dual-/multi-boot is the rumors about how Win 8's new bootloader destroying all others - like for example, I have Win Vista and 7's bootloaders showing the choice of OS on which to boot. Well if you install Win 8, on a new partition on the HD with Vista and 7, then Win 8's new bootloader will show just 8, that's it - no Vista or 7's. Someone, please confirm that the "bug" I described (and hopefully NOT a feature!) is fixed in the RTM - because if it's not, then oh boy, MS'd be receiving TONs of calls from very p*ssed-off customers. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595067557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayscale Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I have just went through the entire thread, and well .... I'm thinking that I should get Win 8 and put it in a VM only for testing purposes. While I agree that Win 8 is a jarring experience with the Start screen and all (oh yeah, did I mention that I learned that the apps on the right side of the Start screen are actually "pinned" apps - same way with the top of the Win 95 to Win 7 Start menu? Just by right-clicking the bottom right portion of the Start Screen in Win 8, it gives you the "All Programs" button on a white bar), the only thing making me paranoid about attempting to dual-/multi-boot is the rumors about how Win 8's new bootloader destroying all others - like for example, I have Win Vista and 7's bootloaders showing the choice of OS on which to boot. Well if you install Win 8, on a new partition on the HD with Vista and 7, then Win 8's new bootloader will show just 8, that's it - no Vista or 7's. Someone, please confirm that the "bug" I described (and hopefully NOT a feature!) is fixed in the RTM - because if it's not, then oh boy, MS'd be receiving TONs of calls from very p*ssed-off customers. Nope, it will load Windows 8, and will let you choose what OS you want to run. If you choose Win8 then it goes directly to the lock screen. If you choose a different OS, then your PC will restart and boot to that OS. At least that's how it was on RP. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595067645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDboyz Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 This is actually the first Windows OS that I am willing to pay for. Come and take my money MS. I can't wait 'till Oct. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595067953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
freak180 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 This a good way how to turn crap into beauty lol It doesnt look to bad. Its best to take your time making sure your icons look great on the start screen. No comment on my start screen? :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595067959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 No comment on my start screen? :( I'm not a fan of the background, mainly the colour in it. To be honest I think most of the included backgrounds are terrible. The only background I like - other than the really simple ones - is this one: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595067979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Active. Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'm not a fan of the background, mainly the colour in it. To be honest I think most of the included backgrounds are terrible. The only background I like - other than the really simple ones - is this one: [snip] I think some of their recent Metro-related artwork is really quite fascinating :rofl: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595067993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorbing Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 As much as I tried to get used to Win 8, there is no way I'll go back to it. No those fake start buttons are crap. Yes they are. Just when you think Microsoft finally got it right with Win 7, someone in their R&D dept. decided that their main source of revenue needed major change. I understand the whole idea of integrating all MS devices together and trying to take over the world with a unified OS but when you force ridiculous **** down people's throat they go elsewhere. If Windows 8 becomes a requirement to run certain **** I'll switch to Ubuntu (or another Debian distro) in a heartbeat. I've been using Windows since 3.1 and never have I seen such a stupid decision since WinME. F*** *** MS. I absolutely agree with you 200%. This new Windows interface stinks. Been using it for close to 4 hours now and I am ready to recall my Windows 7 Pro image back and dump this garbage. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595067995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorbing Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 You know what's the worst thing about this ridiculous interface? The fact that you cant even replace that stupid background on this Metro crap with anything other than the garbage they give you. Really Microsoft? WTF were you people smoking? Forcing the user to select only what they give them is disrespectful. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595068015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDewCodeRedFreak Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Nope, it will load Windows 8, and will let you choose what OS you want to run. If you choose Win8 then it goes directly to the lock screen. If you choose a different OS, then your PC will restart and boot to that OS. At least that's how it was on RP. Hmm. Okay thanks. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595068079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anidais Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 You know what's the worst thing about this ridiculous interface? The fact that you cant even replace that stupid background on this Metro crap with anything other than the garbage they give you. Really Microsoft? WTF were you people smoking? Forcing the user to select only what they give them is disrespectful. From what I've seen the background selection consists mostly of very busy patterns that distract from the tiles. My favorite background in the Release Preview was the one with bubbles that formed the number 8, but that is not an option anymore. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595068885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 As much as I tried to get used to Win 8, there is no way I'll go back to it. No those fake start buttons are crap. Yes they are. Just when you think Microsoft finally got it right with Win 7, someone in their R&D dept. decided that their main source of revenue needed major change. I understand the whole idea of integrating all MS devices together and trying to take over the world with a unified OS but when you force ridiculous **** down people's throat they go elsewhere. If Windows 8 becomes a requirement to run certain **** I'll switch to Ubuntu (or another Debian distro) in a heartbeat. I've been using Windows since 3.1 and never have I seen such a stupid decision since WinME. F*** *** MS. You go girl ! :woot: Wyn6 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595068889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt4pack Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 People just can't handle change. It took me a day to learn the new interface and get use to it. It works about the same as before really and removes the awful start menu that always became cluttered with junk shortcuts. The start menu has been a user interface nightmare since it was introduced in Windows 95. I don't know why people would still want to work with that legacy concept. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595068913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phixion Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 So you bought that fail OS Vista? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595068953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahhell Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 So you bought that fail OS Vista? In what way was Vista "a fail"? garwin 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595069001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatingFatMan Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 In what way was Vista "a fail"? Technically, it wasn't. Commercially, it kind of was; thanks to the media assassination and user brainwashing programs that went on. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595069051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingol Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 My computer is not a tablet nor a toy. I do not care about Microsoft's future plans to unify all platforms. It is not my problem and I think also businesses are not going to upgrade. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595069173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xWhiplash Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 People just can't handle change. It took me a day to learn the new interface and get use to it. It works about the same as before really and removes the awful start menu that always became cluttered with junk shortcuts. The start menu has been a user interface nightmare since it was introduced in Windows 95. I don't know why people would still want to work with that legacy concept. Sigh, I really wish people would stop saying thing like this. So just because we do not like the direction Microsoft took with Windows 8, we resist change? I welcome change if it is change for the better. I will not blindly welcome change if it makes things more difficult. I upgraded to Vista and 7 the same week it was available in stores. I welcomed the changes those brought. I upgraded to Snow Leopard, Lion, and Mountain Lion the week it was available. All of those changes are welcome. I have upgraded to the latest Ubuntu ever since I started using it in 08. So do not give me the usual "you just cannot deal with change". If it makes my life easier, I upgrade in a hearbeat. However, WIndows 8 does not do this. I will not blindly upgrade. trag3dy 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595069297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Neo Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 No comment on my start screen? :( Sorry, but I still think it looks terrible. Nothing of your doing though. OS X Mountain Lion's Launchpad looks so much cleaner and nicer in my opinion. No customization beyond moving all third-party apps onto a second page. Here's a screen shot of both pages @ 50% original size: garwin 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1096309-windows-8-is-the-first-os-that-made-me-downgrade/page/11/#findComment-595069611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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