[Enlightened1]

By the time Windows 10 is release a year from now. Microsoft will be at least 1 year behind but will be playing catch up with Apple and Google.

My guess is they will be even in about 5 years. Well that is if Microsoft can become innovative vs. just copying their competition.

[adorno]

Microsoft will be at least 1 year behind but will be playing catch up with Apple and Google.

From what I've noticed, it's Google and Apple that are years behind Microsoft in OSes. In fact, it's going to be years before Apple catches up with what Windows 8/8.1 can do, and Google isn't even in the game.

Apple is still trying to improve on it's OSX UI, and that is about 20 years behind the times.

I've had no problems with Windows 8/8.1, and those that complain about the OS, have either never used it, or didn't know how to get it to work. Besides, inside Windows 8/8.1, resides Windows 7. But, Windows 8/8.1 is a lot more efficient, and actually, more intuitive.

So, instead of just bashing Windows 8/8.1 in general terms, why not tell us, with details, what it is that you dislike about the OS?