By: jared.smith
Another layer of UI = another layer of clutter, no matter how well-designed it is. An analog question: I’m curious how many Lion users are genuinely using Launchpad to start apps instead of dragging...
View ArticleBy: Briantist
So, Windows 8 will have THREE interfaces. The Aero desktop, Windows Media Center and Metro.
View ArticleBy: rohitharsh
I hope MSFT is able to execute this will. What it will do is that differentiation of Slate Vs Desktop will move to software rather than hardware. One device call it what you may will be a tablet/slate...
View ArticleBy: moobycow
I think the idea is that when you sit down and dock your phone/tablet and are using it as a workstation you simply turn on the desktop. When you undock your phone it runs Metro. Allowing one device to...
View ArticleBy: zato
“According to Sinofsky, Windows 8 will let you ‘seamlessly switch between Metro style apps and the improved Windows desktop.’ ” Microsoft has no choice. They need a tablet OS to keep their gamer geeks...
View ArticleBy: mog_man
Schizophrenia != multiple personalities. you mean no harm, but some more sensitivity in title choice would be much appreciated.
View ArticleBy: kylealden
I thought I would hate Launchpad, but I actually use it all the time on my iMac. It’s great for getting to applications (like games) which I don’t want on my dock but don’t want to dig through...
View ArticleBy: jared.smith
@kylealden Uninstalling Quicksilver in favor of Launchpad is a very strong endorsement.
View ArticleBy: MattHewitt
I think you mean dissotiative identity disorder. If we’re going to pick nits, let get it right.
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