Oh, thought of one. If the Desktop does remain in use with Windows 9, right click context menu will probably see an imminent lack of use. I just thought right now that developers, instead of adding context menu entries, they can add those entries onto the Ribbon in Explorer.
Cokie,
How much possibility you think about the desktop remaining in Windows 9 or 10? Too much or too little?
Though the question was for Cokie, I am giving my opinion on this.
There is too much possibility, in fact, I am certain that desktop will be a (essential) part of Windows 9 or 10.
Metro has its purposes and desktop its own. Metro (as it is now) can't serve the purposes of the desktop. For serious work, Metro is probably nightmare. Metro apps would be like the android or iOS apps that we use today. On the other hand, Metro provides an easy to use interface on touch devices that the desktop can't.
Microsoft has tried to blend touch and conventional devices in W8. This OS is aimed at the new hybrid devices that are coming up in the market i.e. the laptops with detachable touch display that can function as a tablet. Or, tablets with attachable keyboards which can function like laptops.
It would have been better if Microsoft hadn't named it "Windows 8". Windows Metro or something similar would have been better.
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