Actually I think you are wrong. I can see Microsoft stalwarts hating Win 8, but I can see the Apple cult secretly liking the interface, or stating their love for it publicly. This is a case of Microsoft leading from behind like tryin to be like Apple even though Apple has what 10% of the marketshare?
I think the Windows 8 UI and UX have leapfrogged over Apple. OS X basically has the same UI it did when it was introduced - windows, folders, files, icons. Not much has changed, except they’ve added more gimmicks to sell phones because the iPhone is Apple’s cash cow now.
The Windows 8 UI is a radical departure from what we are used to. I think that’s why it has created so much panic from some circles. People are uncomfortable with change, but in my opinion once users try it and get past the learning curve, they are going to love Windows 8. Apple’s tired old grid with icons will be the one playing catchup.