Windows 8 is a mobile OS first, a desktop second

[winemaster]

Was watching Windows Weekly on TWIT and they stated that Windows 8 is really a mobile OS that allows desktop applications. That inflexible interface is clearly for mobile.
I pose this question, is the desktop doomed ( I mean it will only become a niche product that will be only used by a small percentage of "Power Users" and will be very expensive to purchase because a much lower number will be produced. This is because Microsoft will force us off them with say a"Windows 9") ?
Will our only choice for most "regular consumers" be tablets /notebooks? I get a feeling this is what is going to happen.
Other opinions would be appreciated

[Digiital]

There is no money in this world that will get me to switch to Windows8... I can see ZERO companies switching to it. I need a system I can work on not play with. It looks too Mickey Mouse..
The other option is Linux.

[13black]

They may try to kill off the desktop, but I for one, will go kicking and screaming. If you want to be productive, and what company doesn't, and get real work done, you aren't going to do it on a tablet. Especially not one running Windows 8's Metro UI. Metro doesn't support multi monitors so even on a desktop PC your restricted and productivity will surely suffer if you try to use Metro apps to do your work in. I see tablets as a secondary device, and don't see desktop PC's disappearing any time soon. Prices may go up as some home users switch to laptops and tablets. I'm a gamer so I want my desktop PC, thank you very much.

[lovey]

I installed windows8 yesterday on my pc and so far I like it,I can switch back from apps to icons and it seems alot faster than windows7

[Swordfish]

I installed it on one of my test computers it really reminded me of Windows 3.1

I think I will stay with Windows 7 for the time being unless I absoutley have to upgrade.

[uncle hammy]

I bought Windows 8 yesterday for $40 and installed it on my laptop yesterday; aside from the fact that my audio doesn't work (with absolutely ZERO indication that it's not working other than no noise coming from the speakers), I kinda like it too. There's a STEEP learning curve, but I don't have a problem with that, if you don't want innovation, find a copy of Windows 3.1....

I won't be keeping it as my full time OS until the audio issue is fixed, but that's a separate issue. It is INSANELY fast compared to Windows 7 (the boot time on my older laptop with a fresh Windows 7 install is 45ish seconds....Windows 8 is around 10...apps SNAP open).

I can't see the "computer" being doomed, but I can see the Desktop being replaced by laptops and tablets. I personally will never buy another desktop (we have 3 laptops in the house), but I can't see me doing my daily computing on a tablet either. In the workplace, I can't see desktops disappearing anytime soon.

[Thaiwoo]

The only time I change the OS these days is when I buy a new PC. My laptop is still doing XP and my desktop Vista which works just fine.

[owg]

I was wondering if the traditional notebook is doomed. Maybe future (or a few present day) laptops are going to have nice keyboards and touch screens. Then when you want to, you just rip off the screen and take your tablet somewhere.

[BillD]

I will continue to be a desktop fan, as I have no interest in the small screen and small keyboard typical of a notebook. As well, the performance limitation is a negative factor. My comp is a toy first and foremost, and a notebook doesn't cut it.

[Law]

I installed Windows 8 last night. It took getting used to but I really like it. Defintely faster than windows 7. And it only cost me 17 dollars and some change . Couldn't go wrong.
I like the look of it, and once you figure out how to navigate it, its quite good.

I like how it merges lots of things. Especially social sites, like Skype, Messenger, Twitter and Facebook.

I just wish it came with Windows Media Center. I love my tv and I had to miss walking dead tonight because I cant set it up until I get some Key from MS to DL it for free

[Shinma]

Tablets, netbooks, notebooks may be fine for casual users
but
Desktop/workstation still necessary for actual work.
e.g. video editing/transcoding/encoding...

[Law]

Ya you can still do all that in windows 8. No need to worry.

I just received my Key for Windows Media Center 8, so im happy I can watch TV and PVR again. Should have come in the download but ah well.

[lycan246]

If you are looking to make windows 8 feel more like a classic windows experience you can try classic shell (http://classicshell.sourceforge.net/). It is a free program that brings back the windows 7 start button and hides the metro interface.

[Shinma]

Ya you can still do all that in windows 8. No need to worry...

? Who's worried?
I've already tested the Consumer Preview and Release Preview and dumped them both.

[Law]

Some people seem worried that windows 8 marks the death of the desktop.
And good for you! thumbs up

[reco46]

secure boot isnt compatable with your PC This is one of the issues that came up when I ran the wizard
Does this mean I absolety cant upgrade to 8? Computer is 3 years old and I dont know alot aboutof whats inside

Thanks