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Screenshots: <endeca_term>Windows 8</endeca_term> Consumer Preview

Screenshots: Windows 8 Consumer Preview

...Windows 7 beta's mascot, the Betta Fish, finds its way to Windows 8 — though this time as a bubble-blowing Metro-styled cartoon avatar... Read more

1 March, 2012 by Simon Bisson
Microsoft shows off <endeca_term>Windows 8</endeca_term> marketplace

Microsoft shows off Windows 8 marketplace

...Windows Store, people can use a single app on up to five Windows 8 PCs. If the user tries to put the app on a... Read more

23 January, 2012 by Ben Woods
<endeca_term>Windows 8</endeca_term> Server Developer Preview

Windows 8 Server Developer Preview

...Windows 8 isn't just a new version of the familiar desktop client... Read more

14 September, 2011 by Simon Bisson
<endeca_term>Windows 8</endeca_term> Consumer Preview

Windows 8 Consumer Preview

...the Developer Preview, the Consumer Preview is very close to the final Windows 8 user experience, with new touch gestures and improved support for mouse... Read more

29 February, 2012 by Simon Bisson

Nvidia: Windows on ARM a 'genius' idea from Microsoft

...Microsoft is likely to face problems selling Windows 8 on x86-based mobile devices, so it is "genius" for it... Read more

18 May, 2012 by Liau Yun Qing

Screenshots: Windows 8 Server Developer Preview

...There are plenty of shortcuts in the Windows 8 Server Manager. Just click the tasks drop-down to quickly jump... Read more

14 September, 2011 by Simon Bisson
<endeca_term>Windows 8</endeca_term> Developer Preview

Windows 8 Developer Preview

...This preview is intended to give developers the opportunity to work with Windows 8's new Metro-style user interface, and to learn how to... Read more

13 September, 2011 by Simon Bisson

Microsoft tees up Windows 8 'Release Preview' for June

...Microsoft will release a "release preview" version of Windows 8 in the first week of June, the company announced on Monday... Read more

24 April, 2012 by Steven Musil

SkyDrive to get Metro-style app in Windows 8

...cloud storage product, will be getting a Metro-style desktop app in Windows 8, the company announced on Monday. SkyDrive will gain a desktop app... Read more

21 February, 2012 by Steven Musil

HP commits to mobility and long-term R&D

...specific details about its tablet and smartphone plans, saying only that its Windows 8 tablet was likely to be geared towards small businesses and enterprises... Read more

10 May, 2012 by Ben Woods
Microsoft previews Office 15 on WOA

Microsoft previews Office 15 on WOA

...Office 15.This story originally appeared as Take an early tour of Windows 8's Office 15 (images) on CNET News. Screenshot: Seth Rosenblatt/CNET... Read more

17 February, 2012 by Seth Rosenblatt

Microsoft reveals Windows On ARM will bind developers

...was reluctant to call the OS an ARM version of the upcoming Windows 8 update. "It’s not a number; it's just WOA," he... Read more

9 February, 2012 by Simon Bisson

Microsoft takes wraps off new Windows file system

...for boot volumes. On Monday, Microsoft used a post on its Building Windows 8 blog to lay out details on ReFS. "Along with Storage Spaces... Read more

17 January, 2012 by David Meyer
Samsung unveils slim Windows tablet

Samsung unveils slim Windows tablet

...grid of smartphone-like icons that Samsung developed with Microsoft. The upcoming Windows 8 will be better optimised for touch than Windows 7 is at... Read more

2 September, 2011 by David Meyer
Screenshots: <endeca_term>Windows 8</endeca_term> Developer Preview

Screenshots: Windows 8 Developer Preview

...Microsoft makes it easy to wipe or refresh Windows 8 installations. If you're having problems, a refresh will reset the... Read more

14 September, 2011 by Simon Bisson

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yeah! all we want free software

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Just gimme a map to the fridge. :D

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UnderINK

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seriously now. I've only bothered to read a small bit of the comments. do me and the rest of the world a favour. stop saying it does not work or...

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