Evidently Microsoft really does listen to users, even if it sometimes takes them a while to react. Aside from making the new/Metro user interface optional in Windows 9 and bringing back the Start menu, they have decided to remove the weird ‘Charms’ bar that appears on the right side of the screen Windows 8.x.

A useful feature that may appear in Windows 9 is virtual desktops. These allow users to set up multiple desktops, each with different desktop icons and application windows. You will be able to easily switch between the desktops, greatly simplifying life for anyone who wears different hats throughout their work day. In fact, however, this is not a new feature at all. Microsoft has offered a few virtual desktop solutions over the years, typically as extra downloads, including the one I’ve used most recently, Desktops.

The Verge has more.