tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22311364.post3363593964832153850..comments2024-03-27T21:40:39.130-07:00Comments on Small Biz Thoughts by Karl W. Palachuk: Is There a Need for a Unified Interface?Karl W. Palachukhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10854725002875547297noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22311364.post-48805344323334352162014-04-17T14:02:31.410-07:002014-04-17T14:02:31.410-07:00I hear technicians say they love W8 and technician...I hear technicians say they love W8 and technicians say they hate W8. <br />Karl W. Palachukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10854725002875547297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22311364.post-43086704192899083482014-04-17T13:33:46.641-07:002014-04-17T13:33:46.641-07:00I've been installing Classic Shell or Start8 o...I've been installing Classic Shell or Start8 on every Windows 8 I've deployed for desktop use even if the device has a touchscreen. Windows 8 has some nice enhancements for desktop users and is rock solid reliable. For hybrid devices I instruct users to swipe from the right edge of the screen to fire up the metro interface. I haven't had any complaints from users who range from perennial newbies to power users. I personally like Windows 8 on phones and tablets but because Microsoft dropped the ball between 2007 and 2012 I developed an Android set of mobile solutions. I don't see Microsoft attracting developers back so Android will continue to dominate the mobile space. It's even encroaching the desktop space, I've got a bunch of people remoting into their desktops with Chromebooks. I found it interesting that Ballmer admitted (Oxford speech) that the Vista debacle caused him to miss the mobile touchscreen market. He didn't say what caused them to believe that desktop users should be forced to navigate a touchscreen interface with their keyboard and mouse. <br />Doug Steinschneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05547840284042513025noreply@blogger.com