By
admin, November 2, 2011
From Windows to Office, cloud and server applications, and maybe a Metro-inspired dance remix on YouTube, Microsoft’s next-generation user interface will be everywhere by Windows 8’s launch.
Windows Phone-inspired, the Start ’screen’ will replace the traditional Start menu, and will be the front-facing end of the next-generation operating system, Windows 8.
Pinching the user interface from existing Windows Phone 7 devices, in which the thin fonts and the application tiles reign free from the rest of the desktop, evolutionarily speaking it is truly a feat of ingenious for the mobile space. Read more »
By
admin, October 22, 2011
From Windows to Office, cloud and server applications, and maybe a Metro-inspired dance remix on YouTube, Microsoft’s next-generation user interface will be everywhere by Windows 8’s launch.
Windows Phone-inspired, the Start ’screen’ will replace the traditional Start menu, and will be the front-facing end of the next-generation operating system, Windows 8.
Pinching the user interface from existing Windows Phone 7 devices, in which the thin fonts and the application tiles reign free from the rest of the desktop, evolutionarily speaking it is truly a feat of ingenious for the mobile space.
But can Microsoft pull off the Start screen for desktops, and can Metro be successfully transposed to the desktop? Read more »
There have been quite a few high profile leaks over the past few days for Microsoft. First a new shot of Windows 8 leaked out, and now Office 15 images have hit the web. This leak comes courtesy of sp3cialis5t on Twitter.
The images show a slightly updated ribbon interface but does not include much of the ‘Metro’ interface that Microsoft is currently using across some of its products. Although they do appear more flat than the previous version which does align with the Metro styling. It is expected that Microsoft will carry the ‘Metro’ theme across most of its products including Windows 8.
Microsoft Office has become the staple product for productivity. While others have tried to nudge into Microsoft’s territory, few have been able to make a dent in the marketplace. One of Microsoft’s largest competitors is OpenOffice.org, despite being free, has yet to attract the attention of more than a handful of companies and government organizations. Read more »
Comments Off 
