Grandparents Are Going To Hate Windows 8 [Video]
The Windows 8 consumer preview is currently available for free download and while Microsoft has promised an intuitive interface it’s quite possible that the company will alienate millions of grandparents who may have finally been getting use to the traditional Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 setup.
In the video shown below a 66-year-old grandma who has been computer literate since April 2009 (Windows XP and Windows 7) is asked to check out her granddaughters Windows 8 consumer preview and it takes her several minutes just to figure out how to log into the new OS.
Making matters worse once she’s inside the system she’s met with “close” buttons that only close part of her email application while a mashup of various icons makes it hard for the 66-year-old to find the programs she wants to access.
Throw in the new muddled mess known as Internet Explorer 10 (IE 10) and it’s easy to see why someone who isn’t on the cutting edge of technology might find the new system to be extremely confusing.
Making matters worse, Microsoft has promised that the new computing OS would offer the ease of use we’ve come to expect from iOS and Android based operating systems.
Here’s the video for your enjoyment:
In all fairness to Microsoft there is still time to fix some of the muddled controls found via the Windows 8 consumer preview, at the same time this isn’t the first video showcasing confused consumers, especially older users, as they bumble through figuring out a system that use to be as simple as pressing the start button and navigating to an installed program.
Need more proof that older users are confused by the product. Here’s Joe Pirillo (Chris Pirillo’s dad) using the product and he’s quite possibly even more confused:
I think the person who commented on Chris Pirillo‘s Youtube video summed it up best:
- Windows 95: Good
- Windows 98: Bad
- Windows 2000: Good
- Windows ME: Bad
- Windows XP: Good
- Windows Vista: Bad
- Windows 7: Good
- Windows 8: Do I need to say more?
Have you played with the Windows 8 Consumer Preview? What have you thought of the new Microsoft operating system?
Tags : Grandma Using Windows 8, microsoft, Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 8, Windows 8 Consumer Preview, Windows 8 Video
Posted: March 18, 2012
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Mar 18, 2012
I wish they'd get over telling us antiques what we'll like and not like. Quite often they're wrong! Geez.
Mar 18, 2012
I won't be switching to the new OS anytime soon. Whoever makes these decisions should stop trying so hard.
Mar 18, 2012
Have been using Windows since 2.5 version and learned long ago to let the bugs surface and be exterminated before downloading. However, the current generation of MS programmers are in complete denial when it comes to terms like "user friendly", "backwards compatible", etc. They keep re-inventing the wheel in perpetuity. Baby boomers are retiring and finding more time to PLAY on their computers as opposed to WORKING and I have heard nothing but grousing about 8, colorful but vulgar descriptions of IE9(don't even mention v.10) and endless argument over the merits of AppleMac. AS usual, though, there is no one at MS that is (a) listening or (b) gives a rats behind. They will do only what pleases them and to hell with users.
Mar 18, 2012
As one who has 'grown up' on Microsoft products (starting with MS-DOS 3.0), I have grown increasingly frustrated with the definition of "intuitive" when applied to GUIs. An interface is intuitive when the software shortcuts are all arranged neatly by category, by alphabetical order, or even by icon color–whatever method works for you. Microsoft has replaced the file cabinet with the landfill, and no one really wants to dig through **** to find their programs or files. Thank God there is Linux, and even if they start to go the tablet direction, there are so many, many distros that there will never be a lack of choice. Goodbye Microsoft. It's been a fun, albeit at times frustrating, ride.
Mar 18, 2012
For "F's" sake, why? Are these people so bored with life they have to look for ways to screw with everyone? Vista was an incredible mistake making them create Windows 7 to resolve all of the problems. Now, they want to create another un-user friendly system. It's time some of these idiots get fired. Maybe it is time to go to Mac after all.
Mar 18, 2012
Just so you guys know, this is the post that it's finally getting me unsub from inquisitor. This pub has gone completely downhill since Duncan sold it. Horrible.
Mar 18, 2012
You've been using a computer a lot longer than most these folks. That makes a difference. I just have no urge to switch. They'll have to prove that 8 gives me something I really want.
Mar 18, 2012
Exactly….if it's not broke, don't fix it
Mar 18, 2012
"antiques" that's cute Betty.
Mar 18, 2012
I don't even know half of what you are talking about. I can get on my facebook, internet explorer, my e-mail, and that is all , please don't complicate it. I hate the new facebook timeline, I am old, and don't like too much change, keep it simple.
Mar 18, 2012
They really need 2 different OSs – one for all the 'grandparents' who just want SIMPLE – and don't change it! Then for the geeks & computer literate, keep upgrading so we're always confused
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After doing tech support for so many years (in the past thank goodness) I was constantly running into older folks who just needed a 'simple button' to keep them happy & in touch with the rest of the world! Keep the upgrades for the tech savvy people
I, personally, would probably use the 'simple' version just because I am sick of getting used to one OS just in time to have it all change on me….I too have been a 'user' from back in the DOS 3.0 days…*sigh…things were much simpler back then* (and slower thanks to the 9600 baud modems!) LOL.
Mar 18, 2012
They really need 2 different OSs – one for all the 'grandparents' who just want SIMPLE – and don't change it! Then for the geeks & computer literate, keep upgrading so we're always confused
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After doing tech support for so many years (in the past thank goodness) I was constantly running into older folks who just needed a 'simple button' to keep them happy & in touch with the rest of the world! Keep the upgrades for the tech savvy people
I, personally, would probably use the 'simple' version just because I am sick of getting used to one OS just in time to have it all change on me….I too have been a 'user' from back in the DOS 3.0 days…*sigh…things were much simpler back then* (and slower thanks to the 9600 baud modems!) LOL.
**Actually I learned on an Apple IIc*** LOL.
Mar 19, 2012
How about u idiots try learning something new instead of expecting the world to never change. Do u idiots really think MS will release a product without a welcome how to guide? Have they ever since win95?