Mail Online:
Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 operating system might have a new look – but it certainly has something in common with previous versions of the operating system.
During a demonstration of the new ‘Metro’ tablet control system, a demonstration unit ‘froze’.
Giving users a taste of what they’re in for.
Reminds me of this: http://youtu.be/IW7Rqwwth84
I agree it’s fun, but should we be kicking them when they’re down?
” It’s déja vu all over again” – Yogi Berra
Lol
So what happened to “don’t judge it until its released”?
What happened to “don’t show it off until it’s ready”?
Sure. I might feel different if they weren’t kicking us when they’re down.
Well, looks like M$ have the heat under control! Not sure about virus and spyware infections though….
From the article – “It’s seen as a make-or-break opportunity for Microsoft – and a chance to pull ahead of Apple, which still relies on Mac OS X AND iOS. ”
ROFL!!!!!
On the bright side, this may be the first demo where the audience doesn’t walk away grousing about how poorly Metro and the desktop are integrated.
Mountain Lion has been previewed before being released and has been subject to criticism that was responded to with “don’t judge it until it’s released”.