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[h1]Microsoft Removes Start Button from Windows 8[/h1]
After 17 years, the Start button is out.
Image credit: PC Beta
Microsoft has made quite a few changes to the Windows user interface with Windows 8. Today, we learn about one more change the company has made to the upcoming operating system: the company is ditching the 'Start' button it first introduced with Windows 95.
Users of previous builds of Windows 8 will know that the Start button is flatter than we've seen in older iterations of Windows. The new appearance, though different to what users are accustomed to, better matched the over-all appearance of Windows 8. However, not content to just alter the Start button so that it better fits in with the Windows 8 UI, it seems Microsoft has elected to do away with the Start button completely.
Those that have used the Windows 8 "Consumer Preview" version (build 8220), which was leaked this weekend, say that the Start button has been removed. The Windows Superbar, first introduced in Windows 7, now extends the whole way across the bottom of the screen. However, is not lost. The Verge cites sources close to Microsoft that say the Start button's functionality isn't completely dead:
"We have confirmed with sources close to Microsoft's Windows 8 development that a hot corner has replaced the Start button orb. A thumbnail-like user interface will appear in Metro or desktop mode, providing a consistent way to access the Windows desktop and Start Screen in Windows 8 regardless of touch or mouse input," writes Tom Warren. "The new interface is activated on hover from the lower-left corner of Windows 8 and includes a thumbnail preview of where you will navigate to after clicking on the new visual element."
So, it's gone, but it still exists in some form. No telling if this will be a permanent change before the final release of Windows 8, but we'll keep you posted.
Microsoft Removes Start Button from Windows 8Link
W8= easy %%*$+@! pass
[h1]Microsoft Removes Start Button from Windows 8[/h1]
After 17 years, the Start button is out.
Image credit: PC Beta
Microsoft has made quite a few changes to the Windows user interface with Windows 8. Today, we learn about one more change the company has made to the upcoming operating system: the company is ditching the 'Start' button it first introduced with Windows 95.
Users of previous builds of Windows 8 will know that the Start button is flatter than we've seen in older iterations of Windows. The new appearance, though different to what users are accustomed to, better matched the over-all appearance of Windows 8. However, not content to just alter the Start button so that it better fits in with the Windows 8 UI, it seems Microsoft has elected to do away with the Start button completely.
Those that have used the Windows 8 "Consumer Preview" version (build 8220), which was leaked this weekend, say that the Start button has been removed. The Windows Superbar, first introduced in Windows 7, now extends the whole way across the bottom of the screen. However, is not lost. The Verge cites sources close to Microsoft that say the Start button's functionality isn't completely dead:
"We have confirmed with sources close to Microsoft's Windows 8 development that a hot corner has replaced the Start button orb. A thumbnail-like user interface will appear in Metro or desktop mode, providing a consistent way to access the Windows desktop and Start Screen in Windows 8 regardless of touch or mouse input," writes Tom Warren. "The new interface is activated on hover from the lower-left corner of Windows 8 and includes a thumbnail preview of where you will navigate to after clicking on the new visual element."
So, it's gone, but it still exists in some form. No telling if this will be a permanent change before the final release of Windows 8, but we'll keep you posted.
Microsoft Removes Start Button from Windows 8Link
W8= easy %%*$+@! pass
Originally Posted by zk1MPLS
^ Thanks.
Got my red Esc andredpurple WASD keys earlier today, along with a Filco key puller. Luckily found someone that sold them locally.
Wish someone locally sold different-colored CTRL / Alt / Enter / Space / Shift keys as well.
That key puller is gonna come in real handy when cleaning my keyboard.
Originally Posted by zk1MPLS
^ Thanks.
Got my red Esc andredpurple WASD keys earlier today, along with a Filco key puller. Luckily found someone that sold them locally.
Wish someone locally sold different-colored CTRL / Alt / Enter / Space / Shift keys as well.
That key puller is gonna come in real handy when cleaning my keyboard.
I got the seat from a Japan Surplus auto shop locally for around $50 for the pair, back when I was looking for a decent sporty-looking bucket seat for my driving sim cockpit.Originally Posted by CWrite78
Chair looks cool. How comfortable is it? I desperately need a new chair lol. I got mine free from this place that was going out of business... like 6 years ago haha.
Btw I'm getting a ton of keycaps this month, lmk if you want any. Just pay the postage.
I got the seat from a Japan Surplus auto shop locally for around $50 for the pair, back when I was looking for a decent sporty-looking bucket seat for my driving sim cockpit.Originally Posted by CWrite78
Chair looks cool. How comfortable is it? I desperately need a new chair lol. I got mine free from this place that was going out of business... like 6 years ago haha.
Btw I'm getting a ton of keycaps this month, lmk if you want any. Just pay the postage.