Agreed. I know of no human who thinks 8 (in any flavor) is any good. Windows 8 is the inspiration for Linux for a new generation of users...I hope the Distro companies are prepared for the rush.
I run 8 or 8.1 on all of my desktops, including one at work and I don’t get the hate for 8. It works just fine, even on a non-touchscreen system, once you spend the 15-20 minutes it takes to wrap your mind around the new interface and set the start screen up with the things you use most frequently. Many of the admin tools are superior to the ones that came with 7 and earlier.
I’m SURE that Win 8, at least in good part, has harmed the overall PC and laptop business. I’m certain the major PC makers would never admit to it, as they have a relationship with Microsoft that’s similar to that of a battered wife that’s stuck with an abusive husband. They sort of just ‘take it’, and won’t admit to it in public, while covering up the bruises and scars the best way they can. Eventually, he’s going kill her, if they don’t get away from him.(HIM, being Microsoft)