[ShadowAce]

[CityCenter]

I can think of one reason: Steve Ballmer

Last night I saw a commercial where they actually had to explain how to use Win8. I knew then, it was over.

[McGruff]

Think I'll coin a new phrase

Windows Derangement Syndrome

How bad do you have it?

[Lee N. Field]

Five reasons why Windows 8 has failed

Because, from the end user's POV, it breaks everything they've become used to for the past 18 years (since Win95).

2 hints, for anyone stuck with Win8 on a new PC or Laptop:

1.)Classic Shell is free, and will give you your start menu back.

2.) "Downgrading" from Windows 8 to 7: What you need to know

Obligatory Linux plug here.