Microsoft unveils Windows 8 interfaceJune 2, 2011 - 13:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Windows 8 looks a lot like Windows Phone 7. Microsoft demonstrated the next version of its operating system at the All Things D conference on a prototype touch-screen tablet as well as laptops with a keyboard and mouse, according to USA Today. The new Windows is a lot prettier than its familiar predecessor. The touch interface is based on customizable live tiles similar to what Microsoft has on its smartphones. The new start screen replaces the start button, tiles and taskbar every Windows user has lived with. That more familiar-looking Windows apparently isn't gone for good however - tap a desktop icon for an Office app such as Excel, for example, and Windows looks, well, like Windows. Under the hood, Windows 8 will include a new set of tools and services developers can take advantage of. But the new operating system can run all regular Windows 7 applications, says Steven Sinofsky, the president of the Windows and Windows Live Division at the company. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |