[batman53201]

Originally Posted by DGthe3

I have no problem with commonality between platforms, I think thats a good idea worth pursuing. But since a mouse & keyboard are the best way to do most things on a laptop or desktop (not to mention being far and away the most popular way) Microsoft should have included a secondary (traditional) menu system.

To me, it would be kinda like designing a car with steering wheel audio controls -and then removing the controls from the dash. While it may be a little more convenient for some, its much worse for others. Do both (with the slight increase in cost) and all customers are kept happy.

I've got 8.1. The button is there, but the old start menu isn't.


I never thought I'd say this but I miss Vista. I got my old computer just before Win 7 came out so I had to suffer through it for a long time. When it died, my new one came with 8

use this

http://www.classicshell.net/