The newest variation of Windows, that is set to be out today, sees Microsoft taking a bold step by ditching the old design and coming out in a vibrant, colorful, touch-friendly array of tiles. It really is such a lavish take on Redmond's legacy software that probably the majority of users are not going to identify it as being part of the Windows family.

If you are a seasoned Windows user, you will surely need some time to get used to the latest Start Screen. However, the common Windows desktop features have remained and it is conveniently placed as a tile (as with every other application) on its Start Screen. Microsoft is definitely taking a chance here, because old users could easily become confused. Whether or not these individuals can make that shift will be based on Microsoft's instructions. If this fails, then Windows 8 may become entirely unsuccessful.

As with every fresh software launch, there will be plenty of minor frustrations -- issues that you'd probably anticipate going one way, but then goes another. If you feel that these types of glitches appear minor, then go ahead and upgrade your OS to Windows 8.

Overall, it would be well worth the time and effort of finding your way throughout the numerous eccentricities and wrinkles simply to go through this completely innovative way of dealing with a Windows device.