Microsoft and Windows 8 get two fingers from Stardock

[Carol Haynes]

Brilliant Stardock. First there was Start8 to bring back the start menu to Windows 8 and NOW

<trumpet fanfares loudly>

ModernMix ...

Briliiant name for a brilliant idea to get Windows 8 under complete control!!!

http://www.stardock.com/products/modernmix/

Run all the metro apps in windows on the desktop - and start them from the dekstop.

I love the idea of ModernMix - really it should be called RetroMix but an even better name could have been F**KMS

Next question: how long before MS either sues them or offers to buy them out?

[40hz]

I think "Metro-Fixed" might be a better name for it.

I am so gonna buy a copy once it's out of beta.

[Carol Haynes]

Just downloaded it - the apps scale within their windows (retaining aspect ratio) and you can pin them to the taskbar (if you want to do such a thing).

An extra button is included just inside the app window (next to close) which toggles back full screen - and the button is present in the Metro interface on all apps.

Makes Windows 8 actually useful!

[Tinman57]

  MS only gets one finger from me......the middle one.....

[Deozaan]

  MS only gets one finger from me......the middle one.....

I believe that the "Two Fingers" is essentially the European version of the gesture you just described.

[kyrathaba]

I believe that the "Two Fingers" is essentially the European version of the gesture you just described.

Ah, I have learned something! I wasn't aware of the cultural/demographic differences in how that sentiment is converted into sign-language.

[Carol Haynes]

Actually the UK uses both with subtly different meanings 

[kyrathaba]

Reeeaaaallllyyyyyy....

[TucknDar]

Excellent! Consider it purchased

[Deozaan]

I believe that the "Two Fingers" is essentially the European version of the gesture you just described.

Ah, I have learned something! I wasn't aware of the cultural/demographic differences in how that sentiment is converted into sign-language.

Yes. You have to be careful if you attempt to display the peace sign; if your hand is facing the wrong way, it would be very insulting.

[mwb1100]

I hope they sell a gazillion of these (for $5 it seems a no brainer).

[tomos]

Reeeaaaallllyyyyyy....

one is F*** off
the other is up yours

subtly different all right

[Carol Haynes]

Reeeaaaallllyyyyyy....

one is F*** off
the other is up yours

Or V for Victory if you base your gestures on Winston Churchill - although I presume V for victory and the more usual meaning were pretty much the same where Hitler was concerned! I wonder if Churchill knew and meant that?

[40hz]

I wonder if Churchill knew and meant that?

That magnificent scoundrel? Count on it!