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Microsoft Reveals More Windows 8 Details
Barence writes "Microsoft has released the first full details of Windows 8, with an all-or-nothing approach to touchscreen technology. All versions of Windows 8 — whether used on a touchscreen device or not — will use the operating system's new Metro interface, which was first developed for Windows Phone 7 devices. The advent of Windows 8 sees Microsoft introduce a new style of application, dubbed Metro Style apps, and its own app store. The company also claims to have boosted Windows 8 performance with fast boot/shutdown times, a new Task Manager and the option to refresh a PC with a clean install of the OS with apps and settings left intact."
Its Windows with out windows...
I see this as the rise of Linux on the Desktop, and the fact that Microsoft has decided the Desktop is no longer relevant.
After looking at this, it could be a serious competition to Apple iOS and Android. As they can make off the shelf Tablets and you have all your windows software ready to run on it. It could be a rebirth of Microsoft. Or it could backfire, Being that it is sacrificing its desktop share, for the tablet, where Android and iOS may have a sufficient market share to keep growing. And developers will make multi-touch apps for the Androids and iOS's and not bother with Microsoft anymore. But there are a lot of developers who already know how to make windows apps so who knows...
I need some popcorn.
If something is so important that you feel the need to post it on the internet... It probably isn't that important.