Just read that Microsoft is NOT returning the Start button in Windows 8.1. They're still a "we know better than our customers so we don't care" company. Looks like Microsoft is going to make the Stardock team very rich.
I can't even use the Win8 Modern UI my laptop or desktop. Without a touchscreen it's a human interface and PC navigation nightmare. Love Start8 as well - it's the only thing that has kept me from downgrading to Win7.