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Why Microsoft killed the Windows Start button
db90h:
This reporting is terrible. In my opinion, the real rationale was because it didn't mesh well Metro or touch screens. Keeping the Start menu around would have caused two divergent paths to access the PC. While it is unlikely anyone would be confused, it would not move people towards Microsoft's goal of having widespread adoption of Metro, allowing them to remain in their comfort zone. Microsoft is going to shove tiles down our throats, whether we like them or not. And maybe they aren't so bad ;).
Tuxman:
Easiest way to turn off your computer is to press the power button!
-Carol Haynes (June 29, 2012, 07:50 AM)
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Ever did that while the system was writing into critical files? Hint: Don't.
Carol Haynes:
Easiest way to turn off your computer is to press the power button!
-Carol Haynes (June 29, 2012, 07:50 AM)
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Ever did that while the system was writing into critical files? Hint: Don't.
-Tuxman (June 29, 2012, 09:51 AM)
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Yes it is fine provided you set up your power profile to Shutdown on power button - and don't hold the button down!
It does a normal proper shutdown (just as you do from the start menu).
At least in Windows 8 you won't have to go fishing for charms and settings just to switch off!
You can bet your life non-savvy users won't get it and just pull the plug in frustration!
db90h:
Easiest way to turn off your computer is to press the power button!
-Carol Haynes (June 29, 2012, 07:50 AM)
--- End quote ---
Ever did that while the system was writing into critical files? Hint: Don't.
-Tuxman (June 29, 2012, 09:51 AM)
--- End quote ---
The previous poster is correct. This is fine. Modern systems recognize the press of the power button and issue a 'shutdown now' command, which starts the shutdown process. The RESET button is what you don't want to hit on a desktop, and don't want to HOLD DOWN the Power button on a laptop (or desktop).
Tuxman:
"Turn off" is not the same as "shutdown".
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