They should have never lumped their desktop operating systems with their desperate attempt to get on tablets.
Want to get into the tablet market? Fine - don't name it Windows.
It's a HUGE mess, my industry is in shambles over it - sales are abysmal. I am a commissioned sales person, so it is hitting me in my pocket.
They are getting ready t6o release Windows 8.1 (Yes, that's what they say the official name will be), and they may have an option to boot to the desktop, past the fucked up Metro interface. you will still need Start8 or something to get the start menu back.
They even put that useless Metro interface in Windows Server 2012!
I expect MS to make Balmer retire over this.