Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sun 3rd Jun 2012 22:04 UTC
So, I've been using the Windows 8 Release Preview since it came out, almost exclusively (except for work, since I'm obviously not going to rely on unfinished and untested software for that). I already knew I could get into Metro on my 11.6" ZenBook, but on my 24" desktop, things aren't looking as rosy. Here's an illustrated guide of the most pressing issues I run into, and five suggestions to address them. Instead of just complaining, let's get constructive.
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No they won't.
We Windows developers have been complaining on the MSDN blogs. The overwhelming opinion is negative.
This OS SUCKS for anyone who uses more than a browser.
Why doesn't Sinofsky allow Metro to be a choice? Because he knows that he can only force it on the market, it's not good enough to stand alone on merit.
P.S. I own a Windows Phone and like it so please keep the retarded "ur just afraid of change" defense out of this. I somehow wasn't afraid of Metro in WP7 but detest how it is used in Windows 8. Metro in WP7 makes sense but in Windows 8 it is shoved down your throat. Dumping a bunch of icons onto the desktop is not more efficient than a folder tree-view, I kind of thought that was common sense.
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We Windows developers have been complaining on the MSDN blogs. The overwhelming opinion is negative.
The feedback has not been overwhelmingly negative as you suggest, in fact, gathering something like that purely from comments on a blog (With no guarantee on the technical background of any said commenter) is intellectually dishonest.
This OS SUCKS for anyone who uses more than a browser.
Why doesn't Sinofsky allow Metro to be a choice? Because he knows that he can only force it on the market, it's not good enough to stand alone on merit.
I suppose you're entitled to your opinion, I just respectfully disagree. In my own use, I've found it to be useful for me, and I use it for more than a browser, so I question the wisdom of what you say.
P.S. I own a Windows Phone and like it so please keep the retarded "ur just afraid of change" defense out of this. I somehow wasn't afraid of Metro in WP7 but detest how it is used in Windows 8. Metro in WP7 makes sense but in Windows 8 it is shoved down your throat. Dumping a bunch of icons onto the desktop is not more efficient than a folder tree-view, I kind of thought that was common sense.
That's nice.
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Developers are well taken care of in Windows 8. Microsoft has done a spectacular job with every aspect of the developer story.
Visual Studio 2012 knocks it out of the park. C# is improved dramatically with async/await.
XAML is fast and fluid, first class support from C# and even C++
JS/HTML5 have great tooling alongside XAML in Blend.
Developers are going to love Windows 8, and in fact, I read an article where an Android developer said its no contest, Windows 8 is hands down the better development platform.
The tooling is superior, the languages are superior, and the APIs are conducive to creating a great experience on all form factors. So what exactly is it you're worried about?
Visual Studio 2012 knocks it out of the park. C# is improved dramatically with async/await.
XAML is fast and fluid, first class support from C# and even C++
JS/HTML5 have great tooling alongside XAML in Blend.
Developers are going to love Windows 8, and in fact, I read an article where an Android developer said its no contest, Windows 8 is hands down the better development platform.
The tooling is superior, the languages are superior, and the APIs are conducive to creating a great experience on all form factors. So what exactly is it you're worried about?
That's a joke right? Visual Studio 2012 is a horrible monstrosity! Unless you are someone that likes in a plain gray house, with gray walls, zero color, and take anti-depressants like they are candy.
The new UI for Visual Studio 2012 has reverted back to an early 90's appearance with lack of color making it harder for a developer to actually find what they are looking for - commonly used objects no longer stand out. That is a horrible mistake of any UI to have everything blend in like that.
Seriously, anyone that thinks the new UI for VS 2012 is actually an improvement needs to be taken out behind a woodshed......
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The new UI for Visual Studio 2012 has reverted back to an early 90's appearance with lack of color making it harder for a developer to actually find what they are looking for - commonly used objects no longer stand out. That is a horrible mistake of any UI to have everything blend in like that.
Seriously, anyone that thinks the new UI for VS 2012 is actually an improvement needs to be taken out behind a woodshed......
The UI in VS2012 RC is nothing like you describe. Might help to try it out.
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2005-11-29
Developers are well taken care of in Windows 8. Microsoft has done a spectacular job with every aspect of the developer story.
Visual Studio 2012 knocks it out of the park. C# is improved dramatically with async/await.
XAML is fast and fluid, first class support from C# and even C++
JS/HTML5 have great tooling alongside XAML in Blend.
Developers are going to love Windows 8, and in fact, I read an article where an Android developer said its no contest, Windows 8 is hands down the better development platform.
The tooling is superior, the languages are superior, and the APIs are conducive to creating a great experience on all form factors. So what exactly is it you're worried about?