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February 6th, 2013, 12:47 GMT · By

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Windows Blue User Interface Envisioned

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This is what the upcoming Windows Blue could look like Enlarge picture - This is what the upcoming Windows Blue could look like
Microsoft is yet to publicly confirm work on Windows Blue, but according to sources familiar with the matter, the next contraption is very likely to be released as soon as this summer.

While no information is available, DeviantArt user Daniel Skrzypoń has created one of the first Windows Blue concepts based on the user interface currently available in Windows 8.

Of course, Windows Blue has the potential to bring major UI changes, especially because users are often criticizing essential Windows 8 features, such as the Start Screen and the lack of a Start button.

In addition, Windows Blue could become the first OS in Microsoft’s history to be offered with a freeware license or, at least, for a very low price, as the Redmond-based technology giant is looking into ways to move users from old platforms such as Windows XP.

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Comment #1 by: mstrswrd06 on 06 Feb 2013, 15:27 UTC reply to this comment

Windows Blue could look like that? SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!


Comment #2 by: Jargon on 07 Feb 2013, 05:53 UTC reply to this comment

Is that Start Menu?


Comment #3 by: nycmale on 07 Feb 2013, 09:02 UTC reply to this comment

I like it.


Comment #4 by: Handerlin on 10 Feb 2013, 11:59 UTC reply to this comment

win xp still the best until now


Comment #5 by: zidane on 14 Feb 2013, 09:22 UTC reply to this comment

microgoogle OS !!!! :-(

Comment #5.1 by: ramandeep on 08 Mar 2013, 17:15 GMT

@zidane They have one called Chrome OS. It's Chromebook. Actually you're already using microgoogle :) in the form of Docs, Drive, Picasa, YouTube etc.


Comment #6 by: DrZip on 23 Feb 2013, 09:44 UTC reply to this comment

+1 for window transparency, -5 for converting windows to android.


Comment #7 by: Sandyboss on 23 Feb 2013, 18:50 UTC reply to this comment

So you think Windows Blue could be freeware ?
Please return to Planet Zog before the men in white coats come for you.


Comment #8 by: km on 16 Mar 2013, 17:58 UTC reply to this comment

love win 8 so win Blue upgrade has me excited.

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