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First Looks At Windows 8.1, Complete With 'Start' Button
Ars Technica has taken a look at Microsoft's newly released preview of Windows 8.1. As widely rumored, the point release features a clamored-for concession to Windows users who rankled at the loss of Windows' Start button in the taskbar.
In addition to various tweaks to 8's search capabilities and icon presentation, says the article, "Some of Windows 8's obvious limitations are being lifted. In 8.1, Metro apps can be run on multiple monitors simultaneously. On any single monitor, more than two applications can be run simultaneously. Instead of Windows 8's fixed split, where one application gets 320 pixels and the other application gets the rest, the division between apps will be variable. It'll also be possible to have multiple windows from a single app so that, for example, two browser windows can be opened side-by-side."
Similar reports on these changes at Wired, Engadget, and SlashCloud.
What I really want on Windows is a Stop button.
Just because you are paranoid does not mean that no-one is out to get you.
Wow, windows side-by-side! Adjustable, even! Soon they'll come up with dragable frames around each app. Plus, they added a Start menu. I can't contain my joy at this innovation.
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How can they even call that "Windows"?
At least take out the plural. "Microsoft Window 8"
"On any single monitor, more than two applications can be run simultaneously. Instead of Windows 8's fixed split, where one application gets 320 pixels and the other application gets the rest, the division between apps will be variable."
Wow! Maybe in the next version, they could allow apps to be put into some sort of free floating, completely user-resizable surfaces. Like some sort of virtual mini displays on your monitor. Can you imagine the possibilities which such a radical UI concept? Now we just need some catchy name for this revolutionary framework...
It doesn't object to being referred to as 'it', or it gets the hose again.
Remember these are the same super-geniuses that think you need a desktop interface and a mouse/monitor/keyboard to run a server. Now you'll need a touchscreen too.
And a Kinect maybe.
The best way to use Windows without windows is not to use Windows.
Of course not...have you not heard the cries of, "But it takes too long!" or "I'm working on a project and I don't want to lose my place" when you suggest that they reboot to resolve a common hiccup?
It doesn't matter because you just broke the Internet; you spelled "lose" correctly.
Look back up at my post, now look back down, you're on the Internet. Now look back up. I'm a signature.
Oh, you are doing it wrong. You should use new powerful Search function instead, just search for shutdown.exe !
Who logs in to gdm? Not I, said the duck.
It actually works for people who don't use a junk OS.
I'm sure it does, but we are referring to Windows 8.
If you are not allowed to question your government then the government has answered your question.