Windows 8

[mikeymagic]

Ohhai, pretty sure i am first person on here with it. so if you have any questions, dont hesitate to ask; cbf explaining ;]


First new thing to notice: History Vault.

EDIT 1 : NEW FEATURE NOTICE

tablet pc input keyboard:

 

[moondoggy23]

...wat does it do?

 

[mikeymagic]

it also has SMILEYS

 

[Donvittorio]

wow.
smileys.
Just what we needed

 

[Cathykiddo]

wow.
smileys.
Just what we needed

OMFG it has smileys! i. need. it. nao.

 

[avroom]

Windows 8 ...... When does it come?
looks interesting

 

[moondoggy23]

...wat does it do?

^ This.

 

[Hawke]

so what is this? a beta build?

 

[mikeymagic]

very early beta, im currently hacking out the metro UI that you all want to see ;] gimme a sec

 

[mikeymagic]

more!

 

[Hawke]

i wonder if theyll implement multiple home screens like the ubuntu 3d desktop one and the current smartphone OS gimmicks.

 

[mikeymagic]

HOLY SHIT. immersive browser is cool
It just takes up the whole screen hahaha

Edit: invade you couldnt guess this was sarcasm lol.

 

[Hawke]

lol just press f11 on any browser.

 

[mikeymagic]

lolololol, but now ie has it (Y)

ookay heres something proper new:

 

[mikeymagic]

More

 

[mikeymagic]

Boot screen

 

[mikeymagic]

Locations?

 

[mikeymagic]

Awesome ui,

 

[Hawke]

multitouch video:

 

[Hawke]

Also can you confirm any of the features presented here?

incidentally an awesome song by OK Go