Meanwhile RuPaul in 1988
Couple things. I’m now running Windows 8 consumer preview. It’s pretty darn slick. I’m quite impressed with Microsoft’s efforts to trim unnecessary bloat from its software and OS’s since the advent of Windows 7. Windows Vista was truly the death cry of that obese trend, and I have to applaud Redmond for responding to feedback and for its implementation of its undeniable ability to create impressive software.
I’m also quite surprised with the ease of use that comes with the built in features. It’s almost as if Microsoft took all the tech secrets that us PC kids have had in our minds, developed applicable utilities, and loaded it into Windows 8. I noticed options to “refresh your pc” with the ability to start all over or to keep important documents and files in tact. Before Windows 8 we’d call this a reinstall. Now we can simply peruse through our built in settings and start fresh if need be without all the hassle.
As soon as the computer fast boots, and boy is it fast, a charming screen appears with just a pic and a request for a password. Type it in and BOOM the Start Screen appears. The screen itself is comprised of little panels that flip every few seconds with relevant information like Facebook notifications, new emails, messages from third party services(gchat for instance). It’s definitely influenced by the successful launch of Windows Phone 7 and its Metro UI.
The features themselves are built to give you what you need to see without working for it. I’m really in love with this. My Google Calender syncs with the Calendar “app” which then pops into the Start Screen. It sounds like something incredibly simple or minute, but thats precisely the strength of this upcoming OS. It’s nimble, on a lean diet, and its giving what a modern computer user would want from an OS. Information without struggle. No need to load a browser. All ready to go as soon as you load in your password.
Old school Windows users will have a bit of training to do here. It’s a brand new bike with familiar ways to ride however it will require some training wheel time with Windows 8. I am excited to see the Apps(which are now quickly replacing programs) to start development from outside sources. The ability for this OS to turn into a diverse eco system of outside tech innovation coupled with Microsoft’s streamlined Metro UI will be a delight once it’s unveiled to the public. I really am digging how the Start Screen is truly where this OS begins and leads back to. You click the Windows button, the live tiles pop up, you start all over. It’s a delight.
The desktop which used to be the starting point in previous distributions of Windows is now merely a tile that you can click on to return to the older way of doing things. I think it will go over well with the general public. The future is finally here and Microsoft has done its Window’s brand of OS a generous favor, they are keeping it relevant.
My handsome friend said I appeared “Jesusy” while asleep.
