not really though.. this stood out when i read the article... so its not the same start menu we used too..

What it's good for, specifically, is launching the Windows 8 Start Screen. That's it. Don't expect a return of the old-style Start Menu, because that isn't part of the deal. The Start button just gets you a new way to get to the new launcher UI, in addition to the button on the Charms bar, the Windows key on your keyboard, and the dedicated Windows buttons found on many Win8 fondleslabs.

At least Microsoft is trying to polish a turd!!

Now Patrick...

smarteyeball said:

If this button is for real, then they may was not have bothered really. Looks like 3rd party is still the way to go.

Huh....


I think you missed a keystroke or two

well that is some progress and maybe with windows 8.7 or whatever we can get a option to have not full screen menu on desktop pc and maybe even get more focus on windowed metro apps with quality that is similar to traditional applications (at least with default MS bundled apps). after all its windows not window.
I think critics need to continue to pressure MS.

Yep, unfortunately this new Start Button is not going to lead to the classic Start Menu. That will make some and some . Some might even .
Me personally I'm content with using Windows 7 on my Desktop PC's. I have 8 on my laptop and will give 8.1 aka Blue a look see when its officially available from Microsoft.
I wouldn't mind getting the Start Menu back but I'm more interested to see if they actually make Metro more multi monitor friendly. IMHO the one screen only full screen only limitation is a PITA for anyone that really wants to try and multitask in the not so modern UI aka Metro.

whs said:

Looks like useless window dressing. As long as they keep the touchscreen UI for a non-touchscreen system, I am not buying.

That's one of the reasons I'm still running Windows 7 on my two desktops and my wife's laptop.
I now have a TechNet subscription but even for free it's not appealing to me.