Microsoft Gives Early Look at Windows 10 Featuring Windows 7 Elements, Broad Adaptability

microsoft today unveiled next-generation windows operating system, windows 10, previewing os @ event in san francisco focused on corporate users. windows 8, windows 10 utilizes live tiles, draws in design elements windows 7 make more appealing users have far opted not upgrade windows 8.

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the start menu , taskbar, interface elements familiar windows users, placed front , center in windows 10 in effort make os "familiar, compatible, , productive," according to microsoft's head of operating systems terry myerson.

while apple has managed bulk of user base update newest version of os x on regular basis, microsoft has had less success in recent years. as of april, 49 percent of windows users continued use windows 7 (introduced in 2009), while 28 percent continued use windows xp, operating system more 12 years old. windows 8 , 8.1 installed on 11 percent of devices in april. in press release, microsoft outlines of specific features coming windows 10:

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expanded start menu. familiar start menu back, providing quick one-click access functions , files people use most, , includes new space personalize favorite apps, programs, people , websites.

apps run in window. apps windows store open in same format desktop programs do. can resized , moved around, , have title bars @ top allowing users maximize, minimize , close click.

snap enhancements. working in multiple apps @ once easier , more intuitive snap improvements. new quadrant layout allows 4 apps snapped on same screen. windows show other apps , programs running additional snapping, , make smart suggestions on filling available screen space other open apps.

new task view button. new task view button on task bar enables 1 view open apps , files, allowing quick switching , one-touch access desktop created.

multiple desktops. instead of many apps , files overlapping on single desktop, it's easy create , switch between distinct desktops different purposes , projects -- whether work or personal use.

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in addition introducing familiar windows 7 features windows 10, microsoft hoping focus on personalization, creating windows experience customized each individual user's preferences. windows 10, windows 8, run on wide range of devices, including both pcs , tablets, "a tailored experience each device."

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windows 10 adapts devices customers using -- xbox pcs , phones tablets , tiny gadgets -- , they're doing consistent, familiar , compatible experience, enabling greater productivity. windows 10 run across broadest range of devices ever internet of things enterprise datacenters worldwide.

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many of details on windows 10 remain unknown @ time being, software in development stages. microsoft aiming public release in fall of 2015.

on wednesday, microsoft launch windows insider program provide beta testers technical preview of windows 10 laptops , desktops, access on other devices coming later. program, microsoft hoping make development of windows 10 "largest-ever open collaborative development effort."

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