Windows 8 - the Features, Applications and News Thread

prescott28 said:
Just tried - No!

Out of interest, why would you want to do that!
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I often run two copies of WoW or two copies of EvE Online, click the icon on the Metro screen and it opens up one copy, click again and it goes to the already open copy meaning I now have to go and delve into explorer run another copy that way.

I could create a second short cut but that would mean I would having two icons for the same app on metro which would look a bit gash really.

Kimbie
 
Or pin it to taskbar and use middle mouse button, like you did on win7.

Why on earth would you ever delve into explorer to open up multiple instances.
 
prescott28 said:
you know, Athanor. the problem I have with 'Metro' (or whatever then end up calling it!) is not that is doesn't work well but that I don't, normally, work with full screen applications. I might have an accounts program, word and an email program on screen and visible at once. Now 'Metro' apps don't allow for this - they are all either full screen of a narrow column. The way I usually work allows a single mouse click to move around applications but, using the equivalent 'Metro' applications, this process is harder.

Then again, what we currently have in 'Metro' apps are not really up to their desktop applications. Say take 'Metro' mail and compare with the Thunderbird I use. The latter is much more capable. I don't see the point of moving to 'Metro' Mail just to end up with a poorer application. Again, Windows live Messenger (or any alternative) on the desktop allows a small window but metro wants a long column of the whole screen. Its no contest.

Now, I agree they may be some useful apps in the future and the present ones may evolve over time but the present ones don't do much more than the gadgets (remember those?) in Windows 7 and Vista. Those were so popular that the store for them closed down last year! of course, for casual users, the apps in 'Metro' my be all they need but for those of us who work our machines harder I just don't see it. I would rather see the choice to run 'Metro' or not available in setup.

However, I shall be upgrading in due course, despite the rather nastier look due to the lack of Aero.
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You're just an old stick in the mud, admit it! ;) :D ;)
 
Martini1991 said:
I'm so confused.
People are saying desktop is completely gone from W8, but in RTM's I can see, in screenies the desktop is there :confused:
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Basically all that has changed is the start, so instead of having the old start menu, you have a full screen start menu (metro) now and tobe honest it isnt too bad once you ve got all the shortcuts you need in the metro.

Its taken me 4 attempts to get the hang of win8, and I cant believe Im going to say this but....... The new start menu(metro) may actually be better as you get 2 menus, your customize menu and a menu with everything.

Pdog said:
Windows 8 Upgrade retailing for £49.99
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Thought it was ment tobe £15-20
Microsoft has announced it will offer upgrades for its new operating system Windows 8 for just under $40.
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