Promising to be dramatically different, Windows 8 should hit the market later this year. The most obvious and debated change is the Metro UI. For those who need a bit of background, Metro (pictured right) is a new way of interacting with Windows applications. Rather than having a desktop, start menu, and static icons, Metro groups and presents smart icons. These icons display information that may be relevant to your day and offer you a touch-friendly way launching the app. Don’t worry quite yet, the tiles also work with a mouse so it’s usable even without a touch screen.
At first glance the interface seems boxy and somewhat clumsy, but in reality it’s a rather nice experience. The inclusion of smart tiles gives you a quick glance of information you need to know, and easy drill down access to the information you want to know. Still, even with the best…
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