Why so much hate for Windows 8?
Admittedly I wasn't happy when my new gaming laptop was only available from the factory with Windows 8. But, having used it now for the last three months, I find no faults with it. It's as stable as my Win 7 install. I can still dual boot with Linux, should I want to. I was able to make a recovery USB drive. (A little more cumbersome than simply burning some DVDs.) And yes, the start screen drove me bat crap crazy for a few days. But all-in-all, it's rock solid.
So I wonder, why so much hate? I want to know why you love it or hate it.
So the un-intuitive aspect of the OS is a drawback, but it doesn't break the system. Is this a common concern?
Despite it's primary target being the touch interface, MS managed to integrate/adapt it to desktop quite well. Not to mention the synergy between Windows 8 devices is quite good.
To say that mouse interaction is failed is quite flawed. It once accustomed, it actually improved productivity. Multitasking in Win 8 has received an almost Apple like makeover, as well, preferring to keep all modern-style apps open, but not running, to save time on switching or launching (by not removing from RAM) The charms bar is unique, and quite nice as well, allowing access to search, devices, and system settings in one location, rather than having to launch My Computer and click through settings.