>> Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with a simplified UI existing. If
>> there's a product specifically for people who just want to surf the
>> Internet and send a few emails, then that's great! What I object to is
>> *me* being forced to use that same product.
>
> You do realise if you get the "desktop" version of Win8 you get the
> standard Win7-like desktop too? It's only the "RT" version for low
> powered mobile devices that consists solely of the new GUI.
>
Until 8.1 comes along and restores the "Start" button, you still have to 
switch to the Lego-block screen to start new apps, unless you have a 
shortcut on your desktop, which encourages clutter and everyone knows 
that Windows boot time (and refreshes when you quit a full screen app, 
such as a game) is proportional to the number of icons on your desktop.

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