Thanks David. That's one of the better summaries I've read thus far.
On 16 September 2011 01:12, David Burela <david.bur...@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm surprised there hasn't been any discussion around this on the mailing > list yet. > > I've got some notes about the day 1 & day 2 keynotes > > http://davidburela.wordpress.com/2011/09/14/build-keynote-day-1metro-experience-with-jupiter-xaml-and-html5js/ > > http://davidburela.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/build-keynote-day-2windows-server-8-and-developer-tools/ > > *Some quick thoughts:* > *Development* > The new functionality for the immersive apps is cool. The "charms" that > allow you to share data between applications (edit an image in an image > editor, then have another app directly upload it to twitter) is cool. > User account syncing across desktops is also interesting. Syncing combined > with the "Credential locker" allows a user to log in to an app on one > computer (e.g. using Facebook or Google credentials to log in via the Azure > ACS), the credentials are saved in the locker and synced to their other > computers. So later if they pick up a tablet and launch the app, they will > just be logged in straight away. and it only takes ~3 lines of code. > > *as a desktop* > The new tile start screen is cool. and the new immersive apps in the metro > themed style is cool > However I am finding it really frustrating to use it as a general Operating > System, as I keep getting mentally confused between the 2 different contexts > (Tile interface, classic desktop). > I keep hitting start to bring up my list of programs, but that takes you > back to the tiles. > I also don't see how my traditional multi monitor setup with multitasking > is going to work in this world of new "immersive" style apps. Reading a > webpage in the chromeless immersive app and then trying to chat with someone > on MSN, is a jarring experience. > > -David Burela >
