Poll: Windows 8 users, are you using a 3rd party start menu?

[AllRaj]

I don't understand the fuss myself. The start screen is 1 big start menu.

 

[tannim]

My problem with it is the fact it is full screen. If it weren't, I wouldn't have as much problem with it. I'd still dislike it, but I could deal with it.

 

[HippsieGypsie]

I am using Windows 8 as is. I have used the Start Screen in various ways, first trying it as just a launcher, then using it to separate Modern UI apps from Desktop applications. After recently reading an article which makes reference to the Start Screen as a dashboard, I've started tooling around with that concept, and really like it. Since I'm already a fan of hot keys and the run command, and since I generally just hit the Windows key instead of clicking on the start menu (in Windows 7), I can honestly say I like how Windows 8 runs and has operated with my previous position (using Windows 8 on a dual-Xeon workstation with two 24" WS displays) and my current position (using it on my HP ProBook).

Thanks, Kebero. You saved me some typing. Ditto, except for the hardware.

 

[Kebero]

Thanks, Kebero. You saved me some typing. Ditto, except for the hardware.

I really miss my old workstation. It was a very nice setup, especially with the displays. Once in landscape for working space and one in portrait for Outlook and SCSM (this was an enterprise tech support position with law enforcement).

 

[thenerdal]

I don't understand the fuss myself. The start screen is 1 big start menu.

The new start screen is too big. It's damn full screen. Why does it have to be that? Well, because Microsoft just added the UI from a tablet friendly device and put it on a desktop.

When it's full screen, I waste space, a bit more resources. I'd like a Metroish kind of start menu, but not a full screen one.