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==Development== |
==Development== |
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Windows 8 is the successor of the Windows 7 Operating System. Windows 8 was developed by Microsoft and is part of the NT tree of the Windows franchise. It was announced at the CES event of 2011 and the first pre-release build was released in September 2011. In October 26th 2012, the |
Windows 8 is the successor of the Windows 7 Operating System. Windows 8 was developed by Microsoft and is part of the NT tree of the Windows franchise. It was announced at the CES event of 2011 and the first pre-release build was released in September 2011. In October 26th 2012, the RTM of Windows 8 was released to the public. |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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When Windows 8 was released, users notably disliked the new Metro interface. The |
When Windows 8 was released, users notably disliked the new Metro (now called Modern) interface. The Modern interface is a full screen start menu comprised of coloured tiles linked to an application. Although there was still a Desktop application, many users can edit the registry to allow the computer to boot straight into the Desktop environment. It was criticized for being designed for tablets rather than computers. |
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==App Store== |
==App Store== |
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==Metro Interface== |
==Metro Interface== |
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[[File:Windows8.png|thumb|250px|Metro interface]] |
[[File:Windows8.png|thumb|250px|Metro interface (from the "Developer Preview")]] |
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The most controversial component of Windows 8, mainly deriving from its confusing nature, and somewhat unappealing design. Many criticize it as being designed for tablet use, of which it can be installed on a Microsoft Surface Pro. Pre-installed applications and installed programs, these can be organized to the users liking. |
The most controversial component of Windows 8, mainly deriving from its confusing nature, and somewhat unappealing design. Many criticize it as being designed for tablet use, of which it can be installed on a Microsoft Surface Pro. Pre-installed applications and installed programs, these can be organized to the users liking. |
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