, the transition comes after discussion with an important European partner; in the meantime, employees are being told to use "Windows 8 style UI" until the company picks a final name. Because that rolls so trippingly off the tongue.

Now, maybe Microsoft has its reasons. Maybe "Metro" means something naughty in Flemmish involving a goat, a series of pulleys and levers, and a zeppelin. The Macalope's not here to judge. , yes, but not judge.

Having been an observer of Microsoft's awesome naming conventions for a long time, the horny one would humbly submit the following suggestions that Microsoft might use in place of "Metro," which clearly lacks the company's particular .

(Non, vraiment, je ne sais pas quel est leur problème.)

Submitted for your approval: "Windows 8 Interfaces for User Systems 2012."