Microsoft (MS) would soon be releasing their new version operating system (OS) that is present without a doubt in majority of the Personal Computers (PC) all over the world - Windows 8. Microsoft has released a beta version - so called Release Preview - for enthusiasts to try their hands on the new product. You could download a copy from here http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/release-preview
Though not an enthusiasts, the video on the Release Preview page was very interesting and I was tempted to get a copy & see how innovative the new product is.
The difference between Windows 7 and Windows 8 are many. It seems Windows 8 has been designed assuming that most of the PCs that will run Win 8 would have a touch sensitive screen. Like the smartphones of today, most of the features can be used seamlessly with touch.
However Win 7 itself is an OS that is user-friendly for the tech savy users. It is difficult to explain to others who are first time users of a PC. Now Win 8 is going to take it such a level that it may very well reach the level of 'impossible' for first time users to understand & start using a PC. I have been using PCs for more than a decade. However even I felt there is a learning curve with Win 8. Also the lack of button and menu's and the dependence of positioning your mouse to activate features is a pain.
Overall Win 8 is slick but not user friendly - first impressions. May be this is one of those features that is difficult at first glance and later you feel how did I use the old version so long. Or may be it may go down the Vista route. Time will tell.
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