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Microsoft Drops 'Metro' Name For Windows 8 UI

Posted by Soulskill on from the a-rose-by-any-other-name-would-look-as-blocky dept.

hawkinspeter writes "The BBC is reporting that Microsoft is dropping the 'Metro' name for the new Windows 8 UI. Apparently, the catchy new name they've settled on is 'Windows 8 style UI!' This has happened due to a (potential) trademark dispute with Metro AG, a German retail giant. Microsoft said, 'We have used Metro style as a code name during the product development cycle across many of our product lines. As we get closer to launch and transition from industry dialogue to a broad consumer dialogue we will use our commercial names.' I'm wondering if Microsoft planned this to get publicity for their new OS and UI or whether they just forget to check on how 'Metro' is used around the world."

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  1. health care good for Contract jobs by Joe_Dragon · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    health care good for Contract jobs.

    As lots of places use Contractors and subs to get out of even offering it.