Hmmm, maybe I won't upgrade to Windows 8

I've been a firm Windows fan for the past 15 years, and have upgraded to each OS as soon as it has een released. However, from what I've read of Windows 8 so far, i think I will wait a while before jumping in.

I am the biggest multi-tasker I know. I have 3 x 24" screens on my home desktop (I work from home), and I am on the PC for approx 10 hours per day.

My middle screen is my main screen, containing my main development apps, and my main browser (aligned to the left of the screen, approx 60% wide), but I also have subsquent browser instances on both the left and right monitors.

I restart my computer probably once ever 2-3 weeks as I have OODLES of apps open and like to have their taskbar icons and windows arranged perfectly. I run Display Fusion to have a taskbar on each monitor, with Aero functioning taskbar icons on all three monitors. At any one time I have about 15-20 apps open.

My job (web designer, developer, manager, blogger) entails that I use:

Outlook

Chrome

IE

SQL Server Management Studio

Photoshop

Dreamweaver

Notepad ++

Remote Desktop (2/3 instances)

CuteFTP

Command Prompt

Spotify

Windows Explorer x 2

+ a few more

on a daily basis, many times per day. These apps stay open, all of the time.

How am I supposed to run that lot in Metro? Or is Metro not meant for me. I class myself as an extreme power user.

Do I need Windows 8?

Chris.

THIS AINT OLD!

Cmon, seriously, "Antique Code Show" ?

I think you need to set a pre-2000 limit at the very least. I'm 32, I don't class myself as old, but this is certainly not antique.

Boo hiss to The Reg.

Real competitor to Facebook and Twitter? (G+ doesnt count)

Firstly, Google+ was forced upon us, but nobody uses it, so don't start.

I run a big music & entertainment website at onedirection.net and up till today I've only ever saw the need to include Facebook, Twitter, and yes Google+ buttons, as they're the big three.

Pinterest has grown so fast though out of genuine word of mouth. Its a site that people like, and its a great alternative to both FB and TW. So much so that Ive now added a "Pin This" button on the site.

Guaranteed, we're seeing a viable new entry in the social media market here, not just an over-inflated-about-to-burst one.

And its quite cool too. Give it a go.

Chris.

1990?

Isn't that getting a little late to see your first Speccie? Those were the Amiga days.