[Discussion] Will you use Metro apps more in Windows 10?

With Windows 10 we will be able to run Metro apps in windowed mode on the desktop.
Now for those who tried the Windows 10 Technical Preview, I had a few questions to start a discussion.
Will this change the way you think about  Metro apps?
Will you use Metro apps more? If yes, which ones would you use?
Do you think they can replace desktop apps in Windows 10?
To start, I never used Metro apps really besides running them in splitscreen mode with my desktop apps in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. I use mostly PDF Reader, Facebook and the Mail app. The Mail app is really my favorite app. Because you can sync all your accounts in one mail program. Plus it's tablet-friendly. I have currently 3 mail accounts synced with Mail (Metro app).
Now with Windows 10 I will finally be able to open Metro apps at any given time without them getting in the way of all other apps that are running.
Something else why I prefer Metro apps is that we finally have a design which we have to follow or aim for. Something I hate is that every app tries to look unique. Some look very stylish, others look very primitive. But with Metro apps there is a standard where every app looks roughly the same but may differ in functionality. Metro apps work on both tablets and desktops. While desktop apps are not guaranteed to be tablet-friendly with their tiny controls.
Jonas
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Hello,
I mainly exist in a "classic" Desktop (Win32) Windows world, so my use of Modern Windows apps is fairly limited.
That said, with the ability to run Modern Windows apps in a windowed (e.g., non-full-screen) mode and, of course, the continued release of additional apps, I expect to be running more of them over time.
Regards,
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