Can you use multiple “windows” with Windows 8?

Of course you can, particularly with the Desktop.  Yes when you live primarily in the Desktop then the Start Screen is more jarring then the Start Menu was.  I would likely pin more things to the Task Bar or put my shortcuts on the desktop to reduce the use of the Start Screen in this environment.  But hey, take a look:

Windows 8 Desktop

And of course you can run a Metro app and the desktop at the same time too:

Windows 8 Desktop while playing a Metro Vimeo video

As I learn new little tricks, for example right-click in the lower left corner of the desktop makes some frequent power-user tasks more accessible, Desktop-style use gets more acceptable.  I’m still not comfortable with Windows 8 on a traditional desktop PC, but I only have a couple of hours doing so with the Consumer Preview.  Will I hate, tolerate, like, or love it?  Only time will tell.