Windows 8 - Looks really awsome

I wish... wish... wish Windows 8 will have something like this: -http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/jumplist-launcher-how-to-create-custom-jump-list-in-windows-7/

Is it too much to ask?

A Microsoft tool for Windows 7 would be nice too.

 

Well, I for one (and I'm sure I won't be the only one) will be trying my best to replace as many of my Win32 apps with WinRT apps as possible. Why bother with old apps when I can install a 1 app package, that doesn't bloat up the registry, is completely uninstalled with the click of a button, is sandboxed and secure, is updated from a central location with 0 effort on my part, and generally faster! I'm sure this is what Microsoft is hoping will eventually happen too. The desktop for me will become a place for "power use".

 

I'll use whatever fits my needs. If it's Win32, then it will be Win32. I won't be using a WinRT app, if the app I find more useful is Win32. If the best is WinRT, then it will be WinRT.

But, I'm not sure what that has to do with Jumplists? Jumplists are a key component of Windows 8. Just like they are in Windows 7.

Edit: I couldn't tell whether or not you comment was to my post, so I just replied.

Edit2: Populating Jumplists wouldn't polute the registry, at all.

 

It was a general statement in response to the beta announcement.

 

OK!

 

https://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive...m-processor-architecture.aspx?Redirected=true

 

WOA is not Windows 8.

http://www.computerworld.com/s/arti..._on_ARM_explained?taxonomyId=125&pageNumber=1

 

The way I see it is that WOA is the Metro-prominent (exclusive?) element of Windows 8, in MSs endeavours to encompass and grow (they hope) in the exponentially expanding tablet/mobile market, since they have the pressing need to make inroads against iPad and Android dominance.
Undoubtedly "normal" PC and notebook etc OS usage is fully catered-for in "full" Windows 8.
But one wonders where Microsoft's focus is predominently directed?
Can they kill so many "birds" with one "stone"?

edit: I doubt than many of the Windows 7 users that comprise the 33%(nearly 5X Vista) OS usage share seen here: http://www.netmarketshare.com/operating-system-market-share.aspx?qprid=10 will be rushing to W8, but Microsoft's weakness in the tablet market is highlighted here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16736609

edit: And here's apparent evidence just for how long Microsoft has been planning this move to become more established in
the mobile OS market:

http://www.istartedsomething.com/20...points-to-windows-on-arm-before-ipad-release/

 

New logos ?

 

Nice find Ocky, first I've heard of that. I like it over the old curved one, it fits better with the whole "metro" theme.

Looks like devs are already embracing Metro:

Windows 8 Metro version of Firefox in development

http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-8-metro-version-of-firefox-in-development

 

Windows 8 to Have a PDF Reader Out Of the Box[Rumor]

http://windows8beta.com/2012/02/win..._campaign=Feed: Windows8Beta (Windows 8 Beta)

 

Redesigning the Windows Logo
http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/...spx?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

Being on Windows 8 and not being able to use any security software (other than EMET) has made me realize how limited the built in security is.

I can't do a thing to secure myself from Java other than try to stay patched/ EMET it.

If this were linux I could put Java in complain mode and in a month I'd have a MAC sandbox.

 

The Avast!7 beta works on windows 8 developer preview doesn't it?

 

Avast isn't really my first choice - on Windows 7 I use Mamutu and Sandboxie.

 

when is the RC coming out?

oh yeah, i'm back on Windows btw.

 

The beta, which will be known as the "Consumer Preview" will be out on our leap year day, February 29th. It will probably be demoed at the WMC (World Mobile Congress) on tablets, the event is scheduled to last from 27th February - 1st March.

I like it.

 

tnx funky.

looking forward to the Beta.

 

@Funky,

I like it as well. Feels more modern and fits with metro.

 

Hi guys... I know some of you have been using Win 8 for a while, so maybe you can help me understand better. I've been playing with it for a few days now, and honestly I don't understand what MS is trying to do here. When I log in, the first thing I feel like doing is getting the entire Metro screen out of the way, so I can actually get something done on the traditional desktop. Metro is new and different, but I don't see what it's all about really. Am I missing something? Metro just seems to be something I want to get out of the way. I can't see using or needing it for anything much. What is MS thinking? What am I missing? Are they really going to just produce some kind of hybrid OS? Or what?

 

At the moment metro doesn't really have a place. Nothing uses it - so why would you? You go straight to the desktop where 99.99% of apps that have been made utilize.

When Windows 8 comes out and developers start actually making metro applications you won't be rushing to get rid of it.

 

Ok, that's pretty much my take on it I guess... I hope when it comes out that there are actually some serious apps written for it. That would help a lot. Otherwise it'll just be a nuisance. I kinda like it, but as you say, there's nothing to really do there yet. It's still a little strange, the idea of jumping between Metro and the normal desktop. I don't know how they're going to handle that...

 

It's just a UI dedicated to apps that don't exist yet. They'll come, eventually.

I personally will probably still stay in the regular desktop area due to my particular usage habits.

I don't mind metro there because
1) The regular desktop area looks smoother on Win8
2) It's fully GPU accelerated and switching is easy
3) Task manager and explorer are much improved in Win8

And, of course, Win8 is lighter and more secure than Win7 so I'll be using it regardless.