Start from scratch or keep personal files

I cannot understand the point of the Metro interface on the desktop. For me, the desktop is only visible for the couple of seconds following boot. After that, it will always be covered by the multitude of apps I will have open on my dual monitor setup. I then use the task bar and start menu for launching any additional apps. I *never* launch content from or see my desktop again until I shut down.

I will certainly disable this interface if possible, or skip this OS if not possible.

This isn't so much simple as it is insulting. This looks just like the colored wood blocks I played with in Kindergarten.

NOOOOO thank you.

This has got to be an April Fool's gag, just a bit early. Somebody tell me they're kidding. And I thought the revised Office interface was bad (2007 and on).
It's reminiscent of the movie "Idiocracy" -- the hospital check-in scene, with all the icon keys (an icon for each possible condition).

If I wanted my PC to look and work like a Windows Phone. I???d use a Windows Phone as desktop and get one of the Fresnel magnifying screens used in the movie Brazil. Windows 8 could star in Brazil 2012 redux.

Bob has been reanimated and is looking for flesh.

they've developped some of the best software out there. You should have said, "developed by kindergarten kids using 'etch-an-OS'"

... but for my smaRt phone I'll stick with my old, trusty and customizable Windows Mobile 5, thank you.