Will Windows 8 run old programs? Specificly:  Lotus 123, Manag.ing Your Money (version 12)  and Cardfile.  I have a large amount of data in these programs and still use each of them today.  I started using DOS  in 1982 and have a great deal of experience with these programs.  I am too old to want to put the effort into changing to newer programs.  I have purchased and attempted to use Excel and Quicken but have found them very difficult to use compared to the old familiar programs.  I do use Office for letters, etc.

Having used your products since the first IBM PC became available, I am very disappointed that Microsoft is just dumping us old guys.  Your customers deserve more loyalty.

Carlton Chickering