Windows 8 might make sense for touch applications.
It makes me less productive in ordinary desktop work -- switching between, AC, Firefox, UpDox -- which I do constantly. The Classic Shell is a lifesaver.
I spent a little more than 10 minutes learning it -- I give James his due as an IT professional -- but having learned it, I don't like it. If all I did was watch videos, play music and games and check Twitter, it would be OK.
I also have completely given up on Linux. At least, Ubuntu. They also are forcing non touch users into a touch environment.
