Let's Take a Vote!!!!

[Calico]

If we're talking about Microsoft putting back the start menu, no.

If we're talking about putting the actual Start logo on the bottom left side of the screen, yes. I find that the current way now segregates the two interfaces of Desktop and Start Screen to be significant. I think the Start Screen can mesh well into the Desktop and Desktop mesh well into the Start Screen. There shouldn't be a need to segregate them. Seeing a lack of a Start button is odd and seeing a square, mini version of the Start Screen there is just kind of awkward honestly.

I really have to wonder if we're using the same Operating System. To me, there's absolutely no continuity between the traditional desktop and the Metro start page. In fact, they're probably the most disjointed, inharmonious pairing I could imagine for a desktop computer.

 

[CB]

Currently, that's how Metro is designed to work. You can move the start page away from your primary monitor, but then the start page and all Metro applications will run on the secondary monitor.

Yeah that was what I found.
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Yes you use eyefinity

Thanks. Tell me more about it, would you?

 

[area 66]

Thanks. Tell me more about it, would you?

If you own an AMD Video Card Eyefinity capable, you can connect few monitors and they will work as only on so as exemple if you get 2 x 1920 x 1080 monitors it will make you a
3840 x 1080 resolution

 

[mickey megabyte]

If we're talking about Microsoft putting back the start menu, no.

If we're talking about putting the actual Start logo on the bottom left side of the screen, yes. I find that the current way now segregates the two interfaces of Desktop and Start Screen to be significant. I think the Start Screen can mesh well into the Desktop and Desktop mesh well into the Start Screen. There shouldn't be a need to segregate them. Seeing a lack of a Start button is odd and seeing a square, mini version of the Start Screen there is just kind of awkward honestly.

I really have to wonder if we're using the same Operating System. To me, there's no absolutely no continuity between the traditional desktop and the Metro start page. In fact, they're probably the most disjointed, inharmonious pairing I could imagine for a desktop computer.

i think the word you are looking for is dispar8.

 

[Calico]

If we're talking about Microsoft putting back the start menu, no.

If we're talking about putting the actual Start logo on the bottom left side of the screen, yes. I find that the current way now segregates the two interfaces of Desktop and Start Screen to be significant. I think the Start Screen can mesh well into the Desktop and Desktop mesh well into the Start Screen. There shouldn't be a need to segregate them. Seeing a lack of a Start button is odd and seeing a square, mini version of the Start Screen there is just kind of awkward honestly.

I really have to wonder if we're using the same Operating System. To me, there's no absolutely no continuity between the traditional desktop and the Metro start page. In fact, they're probably the most disjointed, inharmonious pairing I could imagine for a desktop computer.

i think the word you are looking for is dispar8.

That too :thumb:

 

[CB]

If you own an AMD Video Card Eyefinity capable, you can connect few monitors and they will work as only on so as exemple if you get 2 x 1920 x 1080 monitors it will make you a
3840 x 1080 resolution

Unluckily that Eyefinity just supports AMD HD 5000 series and above. Mine is HD4000 series. Give it up then.

 

[Corpsecrank]

The start button would be completely unnecessary in 8 with so many faster easier ways to access what you want. Getting rid of it only clears up clutter on my taskbar and makes working easier. It's like people who try to revert all the way back to a 98se style start on something as late as 7. To stubborn to accept changes that make life easier foolish indeed.

What could be easier than tapping one button to access all your stuff... And just to top that off it displays it all fullscreen and as large easily identifiable and completely customizable tiles.

 

[kado897]

I voted no. Thinking about it. The only thing I regularly use the start menu for in W7 is to shut the machine down and with Shawn's power cascading menu on the desktop right click I don't even need that.

 

[SIW2]

I think people are misunderstanding the question.

It is not "if the start button was there , would you use it "

The question is - "should it be returned".

The answer from any reasonable person would be Yes, because tho I may not use it - there are plenty of others who will - therefore give them the option.

 

[Pikey]

No.

 

[kado897]

I disagree. My first reaction to the missing start menu was "Oh no how will I survive without it" but then I looked at how often I used it and realized that it was redundant. Lets face it if you have more than a few programs it is a pain to use. If something is past its sell by date then drop it.

 

[Coke Robot]

I think the Start button can be easily replaced. In metro app, it can disappear and hover like it does now. But in Desktop View, the same metro app switching bar on the left side of the screen can stay, but on the bottom left of the screen, on the Taskbar, has the Start logo and instead of being a little Start Screen; it's a logo that says Start next to it. So that way, everything remains as it is, but with the new Start logo. And, a little animation can be there too!

Has anyone noticed the Start logo on the Charms bar has a little animation when you press Win + C? Interesting...

 

[JCClouser]

I voted "No" as I personally see no reason for it, being that the Start Screen is the same thing, just expanded. I gave up on the Start menu many years ago as I didn't like the "folded" folders. I have used a piece of software called...wait for it... StartMenu. It began back in the Vista days as a replacement that expands the menu automatically. It is Windows 8 aware in its newest version and puts a start orb, or small pic on the left side of the taskbar in Desktop. It also has the same pic on the Start Screen, but doesn't seem to do anything useful. Also one side effect of using this is that during the boot process (maybe a bug) it pauses momentarily on the Start Screen and then switches to Desktop. It can be Googled as StartMenu7, but the paid Pro version is now called StartMenu X.

Having said all of this, I will admit I only used the start menu less than ten percent of the time. I was one of those Stardock fans and used Fences, Object Dock and Window Blinds, plus a few others to change the look of Windows. By the way, for any other Stardock fans, most of their software doesn't work well, if at all, on Windows 8.

 

[Phone Man]

It is concerning to see people voting No.

Even if you do not use those functions yourself - it is petty and holier than thou to deprive others of the option to use them.


The answer from any reasonable person would be Yes

In your opinion those of us that vote NO are "petty", "holier than thou" and "un-reasonable"
I am sure that is going to make us change our vote (NOT).

Jim

 

[SIW2]

Actually that was directed at my old pal Wolfgang - you missed a piece out of your quote.

However, now you raise the point, how would you describe a person who wishes to deprive someone else of something - simply because they do not use it themselves?

I do not drink alcohol.

We all know it can have some bad effects , addiction, accidents, it it often implicated in violence.

I have no wish to have it banned. That is because other people enjoy it.

 

[whs]

It is concerning to see people voting No.

Even if you do not use those functions yourself - it is petty and holier than thou to deprive others of the option to use them.


The answer from any reasonable person would be Yes

In your opinion those of us that vote NO are "petty", "holier than thou" and "un-reasonable"
I am sure that is going to make us change our vote (NOT).

Jim

Don't worry. My old pal SIW was just pulling my leg. That does not change my opinion regarding the new start. I just find it easier to use than the old one.

 

[legacy7955]

Yes, the START button needs to be there.

 

[Looey]

I have about 30 programs on my computer. Trying to use the new start screen is a pain. That's my own personel opinion and I'm entitled to it. I will bypass buying 10 Windows 8 licenses and stick with 7. I see no advantage on a desktop computer that would make me want to fork over hundreds of dollars to Microsoft. I demonstrated Windows 8 to family and friends and not one has liked it so I think they will stick with 7 also. If Microsoft wants to be hard headed about the start button and get rid of it, I want to thank them for saving me quite a bit of money plus I'm tired of feeding them anyway due to their political actions and views.

 

[mart4494]

I have about 30 programs on my computer. Trying to use the new start screen is a pain. That's my own personel opinion and I'm entitled to it. I will bypass buying 10 Windows 8 licenses and stick with 7. I see no advantage on a desktop computer that would make me want to fork over hundreds of dollars to Microsoft. I demonstrated Windows 8 to family and friends and not one has liked it so I think they will stick with 7 also. If Microsoft wants to be hard headed about the start button and get rid of it, I want to thank them for saving me quite a bit of money plus I'm tired of feeding them anyway due to their political actions and views.

Like many I've tried Win8 CP and have yet to find any real world benefits (to me). Maybe it does run faster but that's not my experience plus of course many of the 'faster reports' have been based on naked machines before any programs are loaded - well that's how I read it.

If you've already got a good Win7 system running smooth with everything working as it should than I cannot see any reason to upgrade. Trying to to anything intensive, web design, artwork on Win8 is a pain. Either it should be locked down with the Metro UI or not.

Personally I do not like the Win8 UI whereas others do. Unfortunately by all accounts it will be a lump it or like it option from MS. So I for one am going to lump it and stick with what I've got.

 

[revocomputers]

Trying to to anything intensive, web design, artwork on Win8 is a pain.

Why?????? I've done web design and artwork on win8, apart from the shortcut to start the program being in a different place (better place IMO) it's been exactly the same to use as win95/win98/winnt/win2000/winme/winxp and win7.