Developers have eagerly taken in the recent announcements from Microsoft regarding its upcoming Windows 8 operating system. Thus far, we know that Windows 8 will include a Metro-based tablet interface, and a traditional desktop interface for laptop and desktop computers.
The features that have been revealed about Windows 8 in regards to the tablet arena, and the upcoming touch interface functionality will have long reaching implications. Like the upcoming Ice Cream Sandwich Android operating system, it will be a “one size fits all” operating system, facilitating tablets, desktops and slates.