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Early Preview of Windows 8 Will Baffle Consumers

Microsoft Windows in one form or another has been used now for a full generation. With the release of Windows 8, the OS that we are all so familiar with is getting a complete makeover with a totally different look that will force users to learn new ways to get things done. Windows 8 was […]

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Oct 23, 2012
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Microsoft Windows in one form or another has been used now for a full generation. With the release of Windows 8, the OS that we are all so familiar with is getting a complete makeover with a totally different look that will force users to learn new ways to get things done. Windows 8 was designed to tie Microsoft’s PC, tablet and phone software with one common look and feel. Judging by the reactions of some people who have tried the PC version, it’s a move that risks confusing and alienating customers. Read the full story here.

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