I too am still relatively new to the platform.
That being said there are differences in the way certain tasks are accomplished in the iOS world. Some are more efficient and user friendly than Windows while others are not. For me my initial resistance was replaced with curiosity, then determination to learn and become efficient using my iPad.
Once I decided to embrace the platform and get it to do what I wished to accomplish the journey from frustration to satisfaction was relatively short and painless. Being so accustomed to Windows methodologies there were, and still are times, when I spin my wheels trying to do an end around on iOS by seeking out applications that in essence emulate apps from the Windows arena. Sometimes I opt for such apps and other times I ultimately realize the iOS equivalent isn't as bad as my first impression may have been. I personally believe iOS attempts, at times excessively, to simplify tasks to a point where I find the extra steps required waste time and insult my intelligence but I realize I am not the atypical user. The general population needs the dumbing down of certain tasks because their level of exposure is limited and their experience with computers seldom exceeds opening a web browser or email client.
One platform I believe has found the answer and it is the IBM iSeries. There is a setting on ones user profile for assistance level. There are three settings which are beginner, intermediate, and expert. Each step up drastically reduces command prompting, presents screens in more productive, yet what some may feel are more user unfriendly ways but they seriously reduce the number of keystrokes and steps required to perform mundane tasks. Maybe Apple can examine the concept and implement this is some form or fashion so those who need the additional guidance and safeguards have them while those who know the platform, what they need to do and how to best do it efficiently have the freedom to do so while assuming the risks that accompany these freedoms.
