Microsoft defends Metro UI over old Start menu

[Arthur]

Too much Android influence, too little innovation on their own part.

Dude, you need to get updated. Even the Android and Mac buffs are saying Metro is a real innovation that takes nothing from Android or iOS. Just read their blogs and reports. One cannot possibly say this was copied from anyone or anything else.

 

[Anthro]

Dude, you need to get updated. Even the Android and Mac buffs are saying Metro is a real innovation that takes nothing from Android or iOS. Just read their blogs and reports. One cannot possibly say this was copied from anyone or anything else.

Visually it certainly behaves the same as Asus' Transformer layout for Android OS

 

[mercurial]

Ugh. Metro UI is

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

Visually it certainly behaves the same as Asus' Transformer layout for Android OS

Yes, I'm sure MS immediately thought of Asus' Transformer layout for Android OS when they built it.

 

[Elimentals]

And Microsoft hear some of the developers re Metro UI, making some changes....

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2011/10/11/reflecting-on-your-comments-on-the-start-screen.aspx

Sorry people, way to much going on to post, but I would recommend reading it if you have any views on Metro UI.

This looks better for me than the large blocks, also the grouping works for me... so I am leaning towards a happy customer.