Yep, here I am , a Normal Guy ( I Think). 62 years old.
Four days ago I bought an HP Desktop Windows to update from a 2005 HP Windows XP.
I'm still struggling, because YES it is nothing like what I was used to. I still haven't Transferred files yet....kinda waiting, until I'm comfortable with it. I don't look at it as better or worse, just TOTALLY different.
Purchased a t650 Logitech pad with it.
Mostly I'm thrilled that it's so much faster than my XP.....but I'm swayed visually by going from a 19"CRT to a 27" LG LCD, which on the drive home I was worrying that it would be TOO big, but, no, it's NOT!
I'm the kind of guy that struggles with even using a Forum , like this. I spend a lot of time learning things....on a different post it was recommended that I make a Recovery Disc right away........so far I've only been able to figure out how to do a System Backup to my outboard FreeAgent Hard Drive.
The highlight of this evening was getting the Player working for my favorite Internet Radio Station, RadioFreeTexas.....my old system would start playing just by opening the site, but on this new one, I realized I had to select Window Media Player.....simple, only after you've figured it out.
Personally, I think that Windows 8 Was Created for use on MS Tablets and Phones, the way that the General Public is trending, away from Desktops, or even Laptops, because most people just want to stay in touch with friends/family and surf the Web.
Mike in Battle Creek, Michigan......................waiting for Snow that probably won't come, rain though