The problem is that Windows 8 must run on Desktops, Laptops, Smart Phones and Pads. The Pads and Phones are the largest market not desktops. To run on Pads and Phones Windows had to be streamlined (dumbed down) to run faster with less power. This plus the lower screen resolution required the UI revisions. Desktops are now second priority for Windows. IMHO, this is Microsoft shooting itself in the foot.
I agree.
And who are the largest users of desktops and laptops? Businesses, gamers, etc. This alone is a huge install base.
What will wind up happening is Microsuck will have to support Windows 7 AND 8 at the same time because businesses will refuse to port.
I work in the control engineering industry. Trust me, nobody is going to run an oil refinery using Windows 8 tiles. Ain’t ever going to happen.
A motorcycle is not a Mack Truck cut down to just Cummings Diesel engine and two 36" tires.
A truck is not a stretched Austin Mini.
If there is a need for commonality, it must be a microkernel layered with whatever drivers & interfaces the platform can handle. Scaling from 3" to 27" screen should bring more information/capability to view, not just more pixels rendering the same single-function buttons.
Yes, M$ is shooting itself in the foot ... using a 600m, 12ga slugs, a Serbu Super Shorty, and a distance of 1".