Start8 Officially Released

Start8 has been in a beta for a few months and has received some great feedback. This week, the final release version was made available for users wanting to bring back the start button to Windows 8.

Features:

• Adds a Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements
  
• Boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop
  
• Search for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) apps
  
• Pin desktop and Modern UI apps
  
• Jump list support
  
• Windows 8 Start screen accessible from the Start menu
  
• Optionally disable Windows 8 “hot spots”
  
• Configurable Start menu size
  
• Fast access to shut down, devices, music, documents, videos
  
• Skinnable Start button
  
• Group policy support

Start8 is just $4.99 and can be downloaded here.

http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/download.asp