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"A first look at the new "Windows 8" user interface. It will use Internet Explorer 10. (see video below)
Read more at http://bit.ly/iCTxY6.
Developers: Learn how to take advantage of the future of Windows at the Build Conference: http://www.buildwindows.com"
video source: http://youtu.be/p92QfWOw88I
video source: http://youtu.be/p92QfWOw88I
Microsoft's demo of Windows 8 showed the company's path to tablets, a unique user interface and a lot of promise. But Microsoft's biggest risk with Windows 8 revolves around the familiar themes that always haunt the company: Reverse compatibility and the need to make Windows the Swiss Army knife of computing.
Taipei, Taiwan "Windows 8" Microsoft Partners Preview of Windows 8, 2Jun11
Uploaded to Youtube by Randyvdmeer on Jun 4, 2011
Windows 8 Demo (Part 1) :
Tour 1 - All Things Digital, D9 ; Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky and Julie-Larson Green (both of Office fame) offered a first look at some of the touch experiences in Windows 8 along with a sample of the new Metro-inspired user interface otherwise known as "MoSH" (Modern Shell) ...
My goal: Realtime multi-language sub-titles for this Video via Youtube/Google tech (Russian, etc.)..
Current status: Experimenting with subtitles/auto-translations.. :)
D9 HD Videos (Source / Proof-link):
1. Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky on Windows 8 (June 1, 2011)
http://video.allthingsd.com/video/d9-video-microsoft-steven-sinofsky-on-windows-8/1C0BCD56-9FF8-4649-92A1-4ECF4D299549
Tour 1 - All Things Digital, D9 ; Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky and Julie-Larson Green (both of Office fame) offered a first look at some of the touch experiences in Windows 8 along with a sample of the new Metro-inspired user interface otherwise known as "MoSH" (Modern Shell) ...
My goal: Realtime multi-language sub-titles for this Video via Youtube/Google tech (Russian, etc.)..
Current status: Experimenting with subtitles/auto-translations.. :)
D9 HD Videos (Source / Proof-link):
1. Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky on Windows 8 (June 1, 2011)
http://video.allthingsd.com/video/d9-video-microsoft-steven-sinofsky-on-windows-8/1C0BCD56-9FF8-4649-92A1-4ECF4D299549
2. Windows 8 Demo (June 1, 2011)
http://video.allthingsd.com/video/d9-video-windows-8-demo/20D08FE8-3928-43F3-AFE1-35DA78EB79FF
http://video.allthingsd.com/video/d9-video-windows-8-demo/20D08FE8-3928-43F3-AFE1-35DA78EB79FF
Internet Explorer 10 Preview
Uploaded to Youtube by networkworld on Jun 2, 2011
Microsoft demonstrated Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8 during a news conference in Taipei on July 2, 2011.
The touch-optimized browser will ship with the new operating system.
video source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGGLTLYyAsk
Uploaded by Randyvdmeer on Jun 4, 2011
Comment and thumbs up -_- Thanks everyone !!
A video demonstrating for the first time the new Windows 8 touch interface. The 32 minute video was shot at the Computex 2011 in Taiwan. The presenter is Mike Angiulo, Microsoft corporate vice president.
The first Windows 8 video, that Microsoft posted on June 2 on YouTube, offered a sneak peek of the touch interface of the upcoming Microsoft operating system. It caused quite the confusion, as many viewers assumed that the operating system would look like that on their desktop PC as well. From what we could gather, there will be a standard desktop interface available as well, with possibilities to switch between the interfaces. We will know more about this when the public Windows 8 beta is released by Microsoft.
The four minute video was welcome, considering that it offered the first live footage of the upcoming Windows 8 operating system. Later that day, a demonstration was held at the Computex 2011 in Taiwan by Mike Angiulo, Microsoft corporate vice president which showcased the new operating system for more than 30 minutes.
While you see more footage of Mike talking on stage, you will see live footage of the operating system as well. Probably more interesting than that are the explanations of Mike.
Mike's words have caused some confusion in Germany, where popular media outlets such as Heise reported that Windows 8 would only support UEFI, a new interface between an operating system and platform firmware, and not BIOS. This would mean that the majority of Windows customers would not be able to upgrade to Windows 8, considering that more than 99% of all users worldwide have a BIOS interface and not UEFI.
What Mike said was actually different from what Heise reported. Windows 8 on ARM hardware requires UEFI. Windows 8 on x86 hardware won't. It will support UEFI and users can make use of it to address hard drives with 3 Terabytes and more. But Windows 8 won't require UEFI on x86 hardware.
A video demonstrating for the first time the new Windows 8 touch interface. The 32 minute video was shot at the Computex 2011 in Taiwan. The presenter is Mike Angiulo, Microsoft corporate vice president.
The first Windows 8 video, that Microsoft posted on June 2 on YouTube, offered a sneak peek of the touch interface of the upcoming Microsoft operating system. It caused quite the confusion, as many viewers assumed that the operating system would look like that on their desktop PC as well. From what we could gather, there will be a standard desktop interface available as well, with possibilities to switch between the interfaces. We will know more about this when the public Windows 8 beta is released by Microsoft.
The four minute video was welcome, considering that it offered the first live footage of the upcoming Windows 8 operating system. Later that day, a demonstration was held at the Computex 2011 in Taiwan by Mike Angiulo, Microsoft corporate vice president which showcased the new operating system for more than 30 minutes.
While you see more footage of Mike talking on stage, you will see live footage of the operating system as well. Probably more interesting than that are the explanations of Mike.
Mike's words have caused some confusion in Germany, where popular media outlets such as Heise reported that Windows 8 would only support UEFI, a new interface between an operating system and platform firmware, and not BIOS. This would mean that the majority of Windows customers would not be able to upgrade to Windows 8, considering that more than 99% of all users worldwide have a BIOS interface and not UEFI.
What Mike said was actually different from what Heise reported. Windows 8 on ARM hardware requires UEFI. Windows 8 on x86 hardware won't. It will support UEFI and users can make use of it to address hard drives with 3 Terabytes and more. But Windows 8 won't require UEFI on x86 hardware.
Windows 8
At AllThingsD's D9 conference Windows chief Steven Sinofsky highlighted Windows' futu
re, which revolves around UI found on Windows Phone 7. Microsoft's Live Tiles are sweet and a welcome addition to both tablets and PCs.
re, which revolves around UI found on Windows Phone 7. Microsoft's Live Tiles are sweet and a welcome addition to both tablets and PCs. Can Microsoft manage all the complexity under the hood though?
Microsoft's Julie Larson-Green, vice president of Windows Experience, provides a set-up to Windows 8 that sounds great in theory, but ridiculously hard to pull off. Larson-Green noted "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.
Although the new user interface is designed and optimized for touch, it works equally well with a mouse and keyboard. Our approach means no compromises — you get to use whatever kind of device you prefer, with peripherals you choose, to run the apps you love. This is sure to inspire a new generation of hardware and software development, improving the experience for PC users around the world.
This immersive UI is the new start screen for all versions of Windows 8: The tablet versions, the laptop/notebook/netbook versions and the desktop PC versions. Users will be able to switch between this UI and a more conventional Windows Aero type interface, it seems.
Sounds great right? Except for the complexity. There's a reason why Apple has the iOS and the Mac OS. The devices those operating systems run are distinctly different. There are trade-offs involved. The iPad doesn't do everything. Microsoft—and to a lesser extent Android—want tablets to do everything. They want tablets to be PCs.
Daring Fireball's John Gruber gets to the point. Gruber likes the Windows 8 UI, but doesn't see Microsoft answering the iPad bell. Why? The Windows 8 model is too complex. Gruber writes: Windows 8 is trying to have it all, and I don't think that can be done. You can't make something conceptually lightweight if it's carrying 25 years of Windows baggage.
From a business perspective, Microsoft's approach is totally logical. You can't simply cut off the Windows base. That works for Apple, but won't fly with Microsoft, which has to reach back to support older platforms. Maybe virtualization ultimately helps this time machine support, but that approach can be clunky too. Perhaps if RIM's frankentablet works I'll be a believer.
Add it up and it's hard to do it all. Microsoft may be able to pull software engineering perfection, but no compromises usually means there really are some for users in the delight department.
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