Recent content by rborge729

"I agree many of the Win 8 Style apps are very basic, at times almost childish in nature. But then again look at many of the apps in Android and iOS." Lets not forget, that apps for iOS are for a phone or tablet, not a desktop computer. "Apps" downloaded to a desktop Mac computer are full...

Re: "How does MS expect new users to understand that applications installed on the desktop don't work in Metro apps? " Windows Compatibility Center (Microsoft.com) states that Dragon Naturally Speaking is Win8 compatible. It installs properly and works perfectly for all applications (not...

I agree that Metro can be "ignored" or the 2 UI's kept separate, however, therein lies my point. IMO, it is beyond belief that an OS would be designed without functional continuity throughout. How does MS expect new users to understand that applications installed on the desktop don't work in...

I must admit, I was really excited about Windows8. I believed that the giant had awoken and that integration with mobile and tablet platforms had finally arrived. I eagerly updated my Win 7 machine the day it was released. I have now been using it on a regular basis and "can make it work"...