Windows 8

I am almost embarrassed to admit this... I have been playing around with Windows 8, and it's not nearly as horrible as I thought it might be. It'll take some getting used to, but having dealt with the interface of the Xbox 360, it's not extremely dissimilar. Microsoft is clearly going for consistency between their various products, which would also feed into their new logo.

However...this does not mean it will be all that easy for newcomers to the UI. I honestly think it'll be a challenge for people who have are used to the Win95->on layout and Start menu. Good luck for those of you who have non-tech savvy parents who might be upgrading to Win8.

If you haven't seen the vid, check out Chris Pirillo and his dad experimenting with Windows 8. (link)