At the beginning I was also hardly enthusiastic about the missing Start button at the bottom left and the Metro interface seemed little sense to me, but I was still in a blur Windows 7.
When I think about the possibilities of the start bar, it was gigantic and yet somehow cluttered. Many functioning I have never used, and I will probably not miss. Windows 8 is more compact in structure. The launch bar I actually used only for frequently used programs and I can now take on the Metro interface. The desktop will be empty and the Windows button I switch to Metro and simply select the program of my choice at -> ready.
Of course, open the Control Panel struck me the first time also hard because I was used to a certain style Windows since Win 95. It is possible to switch in the upper right corner, then tap Settings, and then on Systemste ... but you can abbreviate it. Instead of the top left corner you take Windows key + C, and calls on the right side. Yet it Works with Windows key + X. Then we found at the bottom left a small list where also Control Panel is in it. Problem solved.
I have questions or find anything wrong, such as the Windows calculator, then I look for the simple Windows key + Q. Since I find all apps and search. For me, the same time as Launch, All Programs Accessories Windows computer.
To me it happens after about 2 weeks use still that I click now and then at the bottom of Internet Explorer because I call the Start bar in thought and sometimes I feel this powerful bar not to have to think a bit helpless, but I do not need. Oh no, how can I access to the Explorer, for Launch, computer no longer works. Windows key + E is the solution.
XQCE are the most important for me four letters in conjunction with Windows 8 and all is well. For users need eg run, there is the R, but more one does not need my opinion. Maybe even I, then takes you right to the settings. Oh yes, and the shutdown should I do with Ctrl + Alt and Del. There you can call not only the task manager but also press shutdown.
What struck me otherwise. Windows 8 boots definitely faster. There has so far been extremely stable. I think Windows 7 personally very well and will definitely not return to 7. So why only 4 stars? Quite simply, I want to keep a little objectivity in addition to the whole subjectivity. I would recommend my father, for example, no Windows 8, because Win 8 brings have to change with it, for which one must be open and just need a little acclimatization. Many there is struggling and who well get along with the Win 7 surface and do not always need the newest, which is well cared for.
Also for use in business, I ask myself whether it is necessary or even useful. After all who needs to get used to its employees to the new system, which consumes a little work. But everyone must decide for themselves.
