Read more at source:I know what you're thinking. "Do I really want this new Start screen? Do I want go go through a learning experience to deal with this?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all this Windows 8 pre-release excitement I kind of considered this myself.
But being as this is the most important upgrade to Microsoft's desktop OS in over a decade, the most widely used desktop OS in the world, and that XP is now eleven years old, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?
Delaying Windows Upgrades: Do You Feel Lucky? | ZDNet
People may find it hard to adapt to the Windows 8 UI, especially if someone wants to purchase a new OEM desktop/laptop, and have been using Windows XP/Windows 7 for the last few years.
I still don't like the concept of the new UI on desktops, it would work fine with a tablet, but the classic Windows desktop Start Menu we have had for the last 20 years will probably never be disliked by users.
My only complaint about the Windows 8 Metro UI is the lack of folders (like iOS and Android) to put the app icons in. It is, IMO much nicer than the start menu ever was. I say this as I am using Windows 8 Release Preview. It does take a bit to get used to some of the differences, but its worth it. I also showed it to a few other people who liked the simplicity of it.
I am still working my through Windows 7 for Dummies...So just a little education and most people will have no problems using Windows 8. "Windows 8 For Dummies" is on sale now.
I'm at that point as well. You what they say, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks"!
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