VIDEO: Previewing the Windows Store

Microsoft details Windows Store for developers.

Microsoft has given details about the Windows Store, the primary source of Metro-style apps for the Windows 8 operating system. In the video below, Microsoft's Antoine Leblond explains the revenue sharing and the reach of the Windows Store when it launches.

Microsoft confirmed that the beta of the Windows 8 operating system will be released in February 2012. Research firm IDC expects that Windows 8 will be pre-installed to new PCs as early as August of next year.

Written by: James Delahunty @ 7 Dec 2011 18:42

ThePastor

So, is it just me or are these new tiles with the primary colors ugly as hell?

I mean, I get it. I understand this idea for a new UI and it has to be touch friendly and all, but on the MS phone and on Windows 8 and here in the store they show the UGLIEST screens possible!

Unfortunately for them, all Blu-ray protections have been broken and BD rips can be found around the Internet, usually before the retail even hits shelves.

7.12.2011 19:05 #1

plazma247

lol @ "Windows 8 will be pre-installed to new PCs as early as August" and then removed and re-installed with 7 :-p

7.12.2011 19:21 #2

Mez

Originally posted by ThePastor: So, is it just me or are these new tiles with the primary colors ugly as hell?

I mean, I get it. I understand this idea for a new UI and it has to be touch friendly and all, but on the MS phone and on Windows 8 and here in the store they show the UGLIEST screens possible!

They are playing to their audience. Babies and the very young prefer primary colors since they are simple to comprehend.

9.12.2011 09:16 #3

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