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Microsoft unveils Windows 8
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article published on 1 June, 2011
This afternoon, Microsoft unveiled Windows 8, the upcoming operating system that should be a complete overhaul from Windows 7, released in 2009.
The goal of the OS, Microsoft says, is for users to have the same great experience whether they are on a tablet or on a desktop.
Microsoft showed off a new start screen that looks reminiscent of the tile-based UI of Windows Phone 7.
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1. June 2011 @ 23:40 |
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Just allow me to have a NORMAL User Interface, please.
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2. June 2011 @ 00:01 |
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Uhhh. I scrolled past this thinking it was something about windows mobile 7 ... what is this crap?
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2. June 2011 @ 00:07 |
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Did you guys even watch the video? This OS looks FANTASTIC, seriously.
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2. June 2011 @ 00:09 |
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Double post, somehow.
I watched the video. I don't really like the ui. Seems like a cluttered mess. I do like how the snap works here though.
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2. June 2011 @ 00:53 |
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uGGH...It looks terrible...and it looks worse after watching the video.
"The goal of the OS, Microsoft says, is for users to have the same great experience whether they are on a tablet or on a desktop."
What? Tablets have terrible user experiences, and M$ tablets are the worse of the bunch...you want to bring that experience to PC?
...And those apps; he made a big point out of the fact that they can access files on the hard drive and the LAN? Apps could do that in windows 3.1!
Thankfully, it appears that you can turn off all the bulls**t and just use it as windows...although I am not sure why you couldn't just use windows 7 for that.
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2. June 2011 @ 01:45 |
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er...Window OS SUCK
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2. June 2011 @ 02:07 |
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okay tablets are cool and so are the operating systems they run
but for gods sake design tablet os's around tablet features and desktop pc's around desktop features and not cross them
i like the windows phone 7 ui on the phone but not on a desktop
right now i'm kinda pissed at the way mac and windows development is going and will probably stick with win 7 and mac 10.6
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2. June 2011 @ 03:09 |
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Well i am sure there must be more to windows 8 then what that video shows but from my first impression I will be using windows 7 until windows 9 comes out.
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2. June 2011 @ 04:48 |
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Recent M$ consumer operating system releases:
Windows 2000 - The first consumer form of NT; it was great other than a lack of a 64-bit version
Windows ME - The worst of all the Win9x variants.
Windows XP - Almost as good as 2000, and with a 64bit version...once Windows 2000 drivers got rare, XP became king.
Windows Vista - The worst of all the NT variants with the possible exception of 3.5
Windows 7 - The best x64 Windows ever made
What does the pattern up to this point tell you about Windows 8?
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shortybob
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2. June 2011 @ 04:58 |
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NOT upgrading. Ever.
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SevenVW
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2. June 2011 @ 05:07 |
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If I had a 52" Touch screen I may use this, but I like Win 7 and OSX so if this is what M$ is going to be pusing looks like Mac will have all of my business.
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2. June 2011 @ 05:16 |
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No reason to give Mac your business...OSX might be better than windows 8, but it isn't better than windows 7. For that matter, Ubuntu is better than OSX; if offers a lot more capabilities than OSX, with (mostly) the same limitations as OSX. OSX doesn't even support bluray...that is just pathetic. Oh, and Ubuntu is free, with free updates...forever.
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2. June 2011 @ 09:27 |
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Personally I'm looking forward to it because I'm ready for a new Windows makeover. As much as I like Windows 7 and how well it works this looks like something new not just another facelift. I don't understand all the negativity and pessimism about this. Change is inevitable. As with any product you have a choice of purchasing it or not. I see it as a new option that some will like and some won't. Don't like it don't use it. It's interesting how change activates the fear response in some people. With fear comes anger and hatred. Looking for more optimism in this world...
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2. June 2011 @ 09:47 |
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Originally posted by evohold:
Personally I'm looking forward to it because I'm ready for a new Windows makeover. As much as I like Windows 7 and how well it works this looks like something new not just another facelift. I don't understand all the negativity and pessimism about this. Change is inevitable. As with any product you have a choice of purchasing it or not. I see it as a new option that some will like and some won't. Don't like it don't use it. It's interesting how change activates the fear response in some people. With fear comes anger and hatred. Looking for more optimism in this world...
But with PCs you don't mess about. New operating systems means limits are forced on the older OS (7) - and so people who want to stick with 7 cuz it's the better OS will eventually get left behind on what they can do with it!
PCs are people's livelihoods and what they need to make their money - you don't change the whole way you interact with it therefore unless it really and truly is going to help the end-user!
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brockie
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2. June 2011 @ 10:34 |
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seems quite nice to me.
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2. June 2011 @ 11:41 |
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brockie
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2. June 2011 @ 12:47 |
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@ST2006 if everyone thought like that we would still be on windows XP we have to move with the technology now.
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2. June 2011 @ 12:48 |
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This is a really bad User Interface and works better for a Mobile phone or Tablet, but not for a Desktop/Laptop.
Windows 3+ = was better than using DOS, but still sucked.
Windows 95 = sucked but was a new style of OS from the old OS 3+ era.
Windows 98 = was at least better than OS 95 but was somewhat more stable.
Windows ME = horrible OS
Windows XP = was ok but had it faults
Windows Vista = was horrible
Windows 7 = was the best improvement they ever made
Windows 8 = horrible interface design and not thinking of Desktop/Laptop interface.
As we all know they make one good OS and then the next one sucks. So that is why Windows 8 will fail as we can see from the video and the timeline above. Stick with Windows 7 or wait for them to create Windows 9 immediately after 8 because they will receive a lot of complaints from peeople
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Mr_Bill06
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2. June 2011 @ 12:57 |
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I don't like how they have the tablet style OS start first. They should let users have a choice to have the old style OS or the new tablet styled start up. I don't have a touch screen for my desktop computers and it seems that it would be a bigger pain to navigate the new tablet interface of Windows 8 with a mouse and keyboard. Those with a touch screen would love this, big icons and lots of finger gestures to make work quick, again mouse and keyboard probably not so much.
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SomeBozo
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2. June 2011 @ 12:59 |
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Windows 8 looks very nice as for UI, but sorry i need to get my work done. The pretty look and feel will definitely be as much of a pain in the ass as it looks pretty. If i want to arrange windows i'm going to need to drag, pause, wait and only then get what i wanted to do... With a mouse today i do that in less then a second, now you will probably need to wait 2 or 3 seconds and hope the window will be arranged as i wanted it?
I think someone else mentioned this looks great for a win 7 phone UI, or for a mobile device, but not a PC.
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2. June 2011 @ 13:13 |
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Seriously, this looks terrible.
This would be acceptable on a phone or tablet.
But on a netbook, laptop, or desktop? Hell no.
I've seen a quite a few tablet and PMP ui's, and I've always, always thought, I'd much rather have a "lite" version of Windows 7 OS instead. I've found most portable device UIs "useable", but far from "likeable". Perhaps that's just me? But I really don't like this.
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evohold
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2. June 2011 @ 13:26 |
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Don't base all your opinions from this article. There is more info out there about Windows 8.
For example: ?We also showed effortless movement between existing Windows programs and new Windows 8 apps. The full capabilities of Windows continue to be available to you, including the Windows Explorer and Desktop, as does compatibility with all Windows 7 logo PCs, software and peripherals.?- microsoft
You can still use it like the Windows 7 if you choose. I would enjoy being able to switch between both for different uses.
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SomeBozo
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2. June 2011 @ 13:52 |
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It seems what is shown gives on enough of what Win8's flavor and design is. From that point i think we all have seen enough to see it tastes like chocolate (for example). After this i don't care what variant you might have light chocolate, dark, bakers, semi-sweet, milk chocolate.... Point is if you don't like a flavor other variations of it would still be something you don't like.
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2. June 2011 @ 16:03 |
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This looks AWESOME a touch interface for windows 7 brilliant!!
Nice way to shaft us M$... I mean I really do like it but come on we all know its just windows 7 touch edition
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