At first instance, it looks like an improved version of Windows Phone 7 with the sole purpose of energizing tablets. But behold, its the next version of our beloved Desktop OS. Windows 8 that is and this is just a preview of what we will be able to get our hands on, in 2012.
I wonder why they are not naming their versions after the calendar years as is the norm in the industry. Its seems that they have not reset theirs counters and are using the number of actual releases for this purpose. This will be the 8th major iteration of Windows OS if we ignore the CE, Mobile & Server editions.
From the looks of it, we will have a completely revamped user interface now based on tiles just like in Windows Phone 7. While in my recent post on WP7, I criticized this (Atari age) tile based interface being the reason for its demise; I am afraid that it will also do no good to Windows 8. Apart from the rugged tile interface, Windows 8 promises the Instant-On Applications feature which has been missed for ages. Almost all the fun features are built for tablet users while owners of non touch screen devices are likely to get bored easily.
Nonetheless, lets hope this really is just a preview and theres more good stuff cooking up for the final release. In the mean time, check out this first look video of Windows 8.
Nonetheless, lets hope this really is just a preview and theres more good stuff cooking up for the final release. In the mean time, check out this first look video of Windows 8.
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