Ok, so now we have the beta version, which is a full version of Windows 8, but still possibly buggy. I have yet to run into any bugs myself, but that could be me. There hasn't really been anything that hasn't worked on here, save for a few programs I tried for multiple IM clients that would not install. So basically nothing completely wrong with it, thus far, but I expect there are going to be some bumps along the way since it is, in fact, a beta.
The interface is kind of clunky. The settings are in two different places. You've got all your main settings on the desktop screen and then you've got more generalized settings that sum up the experience of the Windows 8 start menu. Using corners to travel to different parts of the OS seems a bit odd, especially if you're using a touchpad, like on my laptop. Turning the computer off or restarting it has you going to one corner, clicking settings and then clicking power. Most people won't think to go to settings to look for a shutdown. That's not a logical place for most people. I can't explain everything about it that makes it feel clunky and clumsy, but I think I got the just of it.
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| Shutdown Part 1 |
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| Shutdown Part 2 |
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| Start Settings |
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| Comprehensive Settings |
The desktop screen where your previous software will run in a window doesn't match the new feel that the interface for future programs are supposed to use in the future, so that makes it feel a little odd. Programs will generally run full screen, instead of a true window in the future. This is actually quite nice, but again this kind of mixes up the experience with older software, though most will likely update to a new look. Updates for your contacts, messages, and weather, are a welcome addition that will be greatly used in the future. IMs will be great when updated for the new look.
All in all there isn't much else to say about it at this time, but I will keep up to date.
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