14 DAY TRIAL // The “Microsoft Unveils 'Windows 8' to World” video is without a doubt the most comprehensive and complete demonstration of Windows 8 to date. Undoubtedly, some Softpedia readers must already be familiar with the first Windows 8 preview video that the software giant released featuring Julie Larson-Green, Corporate Vice President, Windows Experience and Steven Sinofsky, President, Windows and Windows Live Division on stage at D9. After all, it has been viewed more than 2.5 million times already.
“We (…) showed effortless movement between existing Windows programs and new Windows 8 apps. The full capabilities of Windows continue to be available to you, including the Windows Explorer and Desktop, as does compatibility with all Windows 7 logo PCs, software and peripherals,” Larson-Green stated.
The demo included the new Windows 8 Start Screen, Live Tiles, Immersive apps, examples of the new HTML5 / JavaScript and CSS application platform in action, NUI capabilities, Internet Explorer 10, etc.
“Although the new user interface is designed and optimized for touch, it works equally well with a mouse and keyboard,” Larson-Green revealed.
“Our approach means no compromises — you get to use whatever kind of device you prefer, with peripherals you choose, to run the apps you love. This is sure to inspire a new generation of hardware and software development, improving the experience for PC users around the world.”
In addition to the D9 Windows 8 event, Mike Angiulo, corporate vice president of Windows Planning, Hardware and PC Ecosystem also showcased the next major iteration of Windows at Computex 2011 in Taipei, Taiwan.
It is precisely the Windows 8 demonstration at Computex featuring Angiulo that is the essentially an over half an hour long unveiling of the next generation operating system to the world.
Users will be able to find the “Microsoft Unveils 'Windows 8' to World” video embedded at the bottom of this article.
It requires Silverlight in order to run, but the plug-in installs fast and painlessly, and it will certainly be worth all the “trouble.” Users just need to find 32 minutes or so, kick back, and treat themselves to an excellent demo of Windows 8.
This is why I thought that the weekend will provide a great opportunity for Softpedia readers to get even more insight into the next iteration of Windows. Some users might also want to check out details about the upcoming Windows 8 BUILD conference (Sept. 13 - 16 in Anaheim, Calif.), an event which promises to be focused on Windows 7’s successor ahead of anything else.