Microsoft rolled out its new operating system, Windows 8, on October 26th. CEO Steve Ballmer insists that consumers “get it and like it.” But sales have been weak, Microsoft’s stock is in decline, and many Twitter reviews are scathing:
Windows 8 really is a pile of dogshit . Worst OS I've ever used.
— Kev Grosvenor (@loopingstar) December 3, 2012
Windows 8 is ridiculously awful. Don't upgrade as it's a downgrade
— Jordon Olson (@jordolson) December 3, 2012
https://twitter.com/2800Akira/status/275923092621099008
windows 8 = the worst OS i have ever used in my life!! #realtalk
— Ray F (@Fatcubed) December 3, 2012
Never been so frustrated with a freekn PC. I officially hate windows 8.
— Nisha Chauhan (@NishaChauhan_) December 4, 2012
https://twitter.com/NaomiTwine/status/273943295909040128
https://twitter.com/Fiver2012/status/275660520609177600
https://twitter.com/Nazrin_Paklan/status/275877585538396161
I hate you Windows 8. I demand back the Start button, the X on Chrome, and everything else! And I identify as an early adopter.
— Duncan N Ross (@DuncanNRoss) December 4, 2012
Windows 8 is literally the worst OS I have ever used. If Vista had a child with an iPad, the resulting abomination would be Windows 8.
— Exist Loudly. (@mysicksadlife) December 3, 2012
https://twitter.com/a_moiz/status/275515159529787392
Ugh I hate Windows 8. We don't need more complicated unnecessary technology programs!! We did just fine with the old version improvements
— "Nitro" (@NitroBoost07) December 4, 2012
Windows 8 sucks.. I can't even operate it…
— His Xcellency® (@danielmamy) December 4, 2012
https://twitter.com/_takatora/status/275769373187248128
I just got a new computer and windows 8 sucks! Should I strip it for Windows 7 or will I get used to it?
— Ryan Woolston (@ryanwinsurance) December 3, 2012
https://twitter.com/MsftGaurav/status/275109519309283329
#Windows 8 sucks! There is nothing I like about it pic.twitter.com/9e097ctU
— Hans-Jørgen (@Hyvelez) December 3, 2012
Forreal, Windows 8 sucks hampster dick!
— Tory McConahie (@McConahie_1000) December 3, 2012
Have not even started up my new laptop yet and already I hate Windows 8. Extra layers of unnecessary stuff and can't find anything.
— Jane Smith (@hprw) December 1, 2012
https://twitter.com/UrbanMattMan/status/274678354022649856
https://twitter.com/_daveo/status/274122988683681792
To be fair, there are some positive reviews, too.
Nevertheless, it’s clear that Microsoft has a problem on its hands, notwithstanding Ballmer’s rosy assessment.
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