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December 28th, 2012, 08:41 GMT · By

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Windows Blue to Dump the Aero Interface – Rumor

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Microsoft is reportedly planning to launch a new Windows version as soon as next summer, with sources familiar with matter hinting that the Redmond-based company will baptize the new operating system “Blue.”

Even though the company is yet to publicly comment on these rumors, it appears that it is pondering several UI changes, but none of them concerns the recently introduced Start Screen.

While we’ve already told you that Windows Blue wouldn’t feature a Start button, CNbeta reports that Microsoft may also dump the Aero interface completely, in the favor of a more simple appearance.

According to previous reports, Windows Blue could be offered for free or with a very affordable price tag, in another attempt to move consumers away from older operating systems, such as the 11-year-old Windows XP.

More info on Windows Blue is available here and here.

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Comment #1 by: Lorin on 04 Jan 2013, 11:14 UTC reply to this comment

But wasn't Aero ditched with the release of Windows 8?

Comment #1.1 by: Si on 09 Jan 2013, 15:38 GMT

Err, yes! Somebody fell asleep for a few years...

Comment #1.2 by: someone on 12 Jan 2013, 05:50 GMT

not exactly, Microsoft got rid of Aero Glass in Windows 8 only, and there is aero lite in windows 8 still.


Comment #2 by: Windows H8 on 02 Feb 2013, 19:40 UTC reply to this comment

This is absolutly the wrong way, dumping aero. It was offering a beautiful working enviroment. I hate windows 8. It's Windows H8.

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