Hi…
I have Windows 8, and i’m happy with it…
Yes, the start screen is something new… but after a little time you will learn to use it…
For the Launch Windows 8 Pro it was sell at 29.9. € (I’m Italian)
Maybe, the reasons for the “Flop” of windows 8 are.
Mobile wins over desktop, and in mobile Android and iPhone are the killing OSs.
I have bought Windows 8 directly from microsoft.com, on january 2013, the system is very fast, light and powerful…
Microsoft should sell at least basic OS at a low price.