Microsoft revealed the new logo for Windows 8 ahead of its consumer preview event to be held on 29th, February. Whether you call it redefined, dull or simply boring its the first time a logo re-design has generated such a huge reaction from the blogosphere as well as the general public. More after the break.
The official Kinect for Windows SDK beta is now available for download. At present it’s for non-commercial use only, aimed at researchers, academics and developers. The download is free and available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Keep reading for what it includes and the download link.
Microsoft president of Windows division, Steven Sinofsky demoed the next Generation of Windows at the D9 conference. The first look at some of the reference platforms from AMD, Intel, ARM and NVIDIA showed a tile based interface reminiscent of Windows Phone 7 UI. The whole OS has been built from the ground up to be more touch friendly with the traditional desktop UI also available. Keep reading for the scoop and more pics.
Many Windows 8 rumors are making rounds these days, first were the login screenshots, then the pdf reader and immersive IE, the App Store and now we have an actual video of Windows 8 Metro UI based login screen. Read on past the break for the video.
Yes, we have another App Store coming up. This time its for Windows 8. Quite surprisingly its is called the “Windows App Store”. This new feature is believed to be in the works for Windows 8, but the screenshot appears in a Windows 7 theme. Keep reading for more screenshots.
To tell you the truth I have used almost all of Microsoft Windows iterations from way back when and the two that stand out to me are Windows XP and Windows 7. I am not going to go Vista bashing here, it was a good OS, but thankfully we have moved on. The story goes that Windows 7 has finally gained a hair over XP in the Desktop OS market share in the US. Keep reading for more information.
Microsoft has been planning to get Windows 8 on tablets as well as your PC. Its no wonder, Microsoft has incorporated the Metro UI from its Windows Phone 7 stable to their full fledged Desktop OS. The above screenshot shows the date, day and time which is quite similar to the Windows Phone 7 home screen. And don’t worry you can change the background (if you are creeped out like me by the weird guy on the logon screen). Read more about what else the rumor mill has to say about the forthcoming Windows 8 OS.
