Today at the conference D9, Microsoft has shown a preview of what the next version of its operating system, ie, Windows 8, which has been designed with touch devices and those who are not, regardless of whether use mouse or keyboard, the show reflected in very strong spirit and philosophy behind this new version of Windows, which is reflected in the user interface - Windows-style UI Phone Metro-oriented devices, tactile interface now is very fluid, dynamic and yet so fast without losing the essence of strength and robustness of Windows.

Windows 8: With Full Support for Tablet-Style Interface and Metro UI

Some features of the new user interface Windows 8:

  • Quick launch of applications from the startup screen based “tiles” that replaces the classic Windows Start menu with a scalable application view
  • Tiles with live notifications (we, Widgets) providing updated information from the applications they represent
  • Smooth transition between applications running
  • Ability to take a snapshot and resize an application to the side of the screen in a way that takes advantage of multi-tasking capabilities of Windows
  • Applications connected to the internet using HTML5 and JavaScript that take advantage of the power of the PC
  • Browser completely optimized for use touch, using hardware acceleration for Internet Explorer 10
  • Smooth transition between classic Windows programs and new applications for Windows 8
  • Total backward compatibility with programs, computers and peripherals designed for Windows 7
  • New user interface optimized for touch devices, and devices using mouse and keyboard
  • HTML5 centric applications