I did realize actually realize that you were talking about evolution and totally agree that over time (years) things will change.
But such movement is very slow forgetting about M$ updating OFFICE but consider the of millions of programs out there.
Yes, change is slow, but, this OS called 8 seems to be a bit of a shocker to many. We mostly hear "Why did they leave that out? Why did they add that? Why did they change that? That sucks! They shouldn't do that!" Why? Why? Why? Complain! Complain! Complain!
Because they are making a drastic change in this OS to head in a different direction. In the end I believe it will be less complex and more efficient to use.
I'm not an iMaccer. I'm not much familiar with them, although I've seen some via friends and relatives. Some few on this forum are stating that 8 is getting to be similar to iMe. If it is, so be it if it's a better idea.
We won't be using "touch" we will be using vocal commands and retina tracking.
I agree that we will, but, are you out of your gourde stating that here? People will think your nuts!
We that have been around longer find it difficult to convey to the younger the changes that will be occurring when in fact it's mostly the younger that are invoking the change through invention. If someone told me 40 years ago that we would be using the tech that we have today I would've had my doubts.
Resistance to change, again I am not an expert in this field although I was once described as an engineer of change.
A simple sample of two .
1 My Wife - change any thing she has to do at your peril
2 My granddaughter - Gee this fun as she swaps between Android, Ipad, PC at the blink of an eye.
It is relative to learning capacity and the older the bulk of people get; in general the more set in their ways they become.
You are a man of great understanding! Humorous the way you describe things. How true that is! Although set in some of my ways professionally, I try to remain young at heart. I have to remain open minded in new building tech, otherwise I flounder. Keep in mind that most B-boomers are retiring and the younger, such as your grand-daughter, will be taking over.
Although a little familiar with it, the processor/software subject sounds be a real nightmare to me. I know this is the core issue of computing. I'll read up on it.
Thanks for posting answers and views, besb.
2-a-roo for now.....