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Here is another take on this - stating Microsoft has overreacted and is now listening too much causing a mess in Windows 8: Microsoft Windows 8 criticism: ?Disaster in every sense of the word? | BGR

A custom rom manufacturer that publishes a lot of roms for many different Android devices CyanogenMod has been using that name for several year and I believe they have a trademark for that name.

Article shows some of the changes made to Windows 8.1 plus it shows where Microsoft appears to be going with Windows - to an environment where we have very little privacy.

A look at the black underbelly of Windows 8.1 'Blue' | Microsoft windows - InfoWorld

Microsoft's "dream" may turn out to be the desktop user's nightmare. But if Microsoft does not come to its senses their are other choices developing such as Linux.

I tried Windows 8.1 for a few hours, but the more I used it the more I disliked it compared to Windows 7. Microsoft needs to make an OS for a desktop not a tablet. I don't mind if they make a separate OS for tablets and smartphones but they should not put the same interface on a desktop.

The problem is Microsoft needs a good OS in order to continue Office sales. If enough consumers reject the OS then the base for selling new versions of Office shrinks.

Microsoft actually admitting they were wrong in removing the start menu? I thought they did extensive research and found that it wasn't needed! It looks like this may be a setback for Microsoft in having to admit they misjudged public resistance to the "Modern" interface. I guess the Windows...

Windows 8 is putting a notebook/smartphone OS on a desktop computer. Most potential customers of desktops recognize this and reject it. The question is why do I need to by a desktop if it only replicates a smartphone? Customers who buy a desktop want an OS that is designed for the...

Blue state: Microsoft's tricky strategy to strike back against Apple and Google | The Verge

Since Google is starting from a new code base the browser should have a smaller footprint both on Windows and the Android OS.

And another potential Windows 8 headache: Microsoft's new security patching routine raises concerns | Microsoft windows - InfoWorld

Meanwhile with Microsoft betting the farm on Surface , it appears sales are not living up to expectations: Microsoft

I have purchased every Windows edition except for Windows ME and Windows 8. I tried Windows 8 preview and disliked the new interface. Many reviewers also think Microsoft made a mistake putting a touchscreen smartphone interface on a PC. If you like it great, but currrently you are in the...

Yes, Microsoft should cater to the needs of the loyal PC customers. They are the core Microsoft customers.

Microsoft has problems with Windows 8 for PC's which should be corrected. We wouldn't be having this discussion if Microsoft put in the Windows 7 start menu and let their customers choose how they wanted to to navigate Windows. Instead Microsoft chose the one size fits all approach because...

Full article at: With Windows 'Blue' rumored, the Windows 8 fire sale begins | Microsoft windows - InfoWorld

It would be a shame to lose someone who tells the truth and hopefully if enough people complain Microsoft will again make a functional desktop OS.

Microsoft Is Fast Turning Into A Sideshow Microsoft Is Fast Turning Into A Sideshow - Forbes

Windows 8 wrestles with PC's legacy I'm by no means the first one to say this but Windows 8 and older PCs make an odd couple. But let me back up for a second. Before the release of Windows 8 on October 26, I tested Windows 8 on tablets only, such as the Intel-based Samsung slate that...