Windows 8 is a fantastic OS, Why do so many people hate it?

[EuniceSLange]

Ok so I've noticed that alot of the people that are hating on Windows 8 in comments sections etc. Haven't actually used Windows 8 as of yet. Well I think Windows 8 is a brilliant OS and I'm just going to use the main issue I read people bitching about as an example here.

"I don't want to have to use my Mouse and Keyboard to navigate a Touchscreen."

There is a desktop with Windows 8, they didn't just throw the desktop out the window all of a sudden to replace it with MetroUI. There are also numerous start menu mods that make Windows 8 just like using Windows 7 and goes straight to desktop on boot if you don't want to use the MetroUI atall. I am currently using a start menu mod called "Shell8" that goes straight to the desktop as I do not want to use the MetroUI and i am absolutely loving Windows 8. Less of my PCs resources used, Boots alot faster than windows 7, Better framerates in games etc. The only thing that I can think of is that these people are extremely misinformed?

 

[turkey3_scratch]

I agree, it is a real OS. People didn't like it because of the lack of the traditional Start menu. The only thing I didn't like with Windows 8 was an issue where my Internet constantly disconnects. It is very frustrating. Other than that, I love the hybrid startup and I got used to Windows 8 in seconds.

 

[USAFRet]

They dislike it because it is:
1. Different
2. Something new from Microsoft
3. They are listening to other people from #1 & 2.

 

[Joseph DeGarmo]

Windows 8 started out as bad as Vista and was bug-ridden, but is now a much better OS. I upgraded from Windows 7 and find that this is a more enjoyable OS. The store apps and OneDrive integration are excellent features. I like to work on documents on my Windows 8.1 tablet and view the changes on my PC. Windows 8 is not as bloated on memory as Windows 7 was and games run better. The "metro" screen seems to be an alternate handy tool rather than a gimmick; it's an extra place to pin shortcuts to apps and select programs. There should be less public hate for it now since the recent updates enable boot to desktop and pinning metro apps to the taskbar.