Stardock has released a new beta for it’s Start8 app which brings back the start menu in Windows 8.  The new beta update introduces a classic style start menu that makes Windows 8 very usable now.

Start8 v.0.90 beta includes:

• Adds a classic styled “Start” menu to the Windows 8 taskbar. Including support for: View and launch installed applications (including Metro/Modern), All Programs menu, quick links to commonly accessed folders (Documents, Music, Photos, Computer, and more!).
• Adds searchable Start menu options for Windows desktop applications, Metro/Modern applications, and documents.

Start8 is currently free as a beta and can be downloaded here.

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