Windows 8 Preview

Software and Dev Software & Tools
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Full press release here

Analysing Microsoft’s Windows 8 preview

The tile based UI in WP 7 is coming to Windows 8 as well. Seems it should work really well for tablets. IMO, this will also unify the Windows experience across a range of devices that will run Windows.

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i think they are targeting touch screen based laptops and desktops

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So Win 7 +Touch UI = Win 8

I suppose…

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No matter how they change the UI people will force themselves to use it because it’s Windows.

Edit : I hope they come up with a new filesystem

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Looks like a Hybrid XMB :face_with_tongue:

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I am using this awesome rainmeter skin which resembles the new UI. Not only does it look great but is very very useful.

Seems like Windows 8 is aiming at giving the end user more functionality which is great.

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Name of skin please??

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How do I get this, tell us I’m craving for it.

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^TechEnclave

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Rainmeter Skins - Customize.org

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Very simple …

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Current desktop:

Rainmeter2.1 using Omnimo 3.1 WP7 skin with HTC UI overlay

Rocketdock 1.3.5 using Lucid White icon pack and Simple Dark theme

Sticky Notes for Windows

Still in the process of moving all icons to Rocketdock from desktop :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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Am i the only one who likes a simple desktop with no fanciness?

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Any updates of what are the specifications of OS?.. (like space … RAM … Processor…Interface…)

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Everything gets boring after a while, whether its a simple desktop or a fancy one. Change is important.

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I agree to that.

At least They should have mentioned system requirements

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I have been using a simple desktop since 2 years. Time for change!!!

— Updated Post - Automerged —

One last question, with Omnimo I get blue backgrounded icons.

Where do I get the GTC UI overlay if that makes it all transparent?

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^Hover your mouse below the arrow next to the icons, you will be able to change the theme color.

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^^ Cool, very!! Had to install it immediately to make my desktop awesome :slight_smile:

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Okay, I’m working on my desktop, will post final screenie.

What image hosting service should I use to be able to post direct screenie?

I use TPU but some mods don’t know it’s a image hosting service and keep serving me warnings.

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^http://www.tinypic.com/ to upload full sized pics.

http://www.imagebam.com/ to upload thumbnails but remember to put the family filter while uploading.