news Microsoft logo gets a new look for the first time in 25 years

My first reaction was "Ok... looks a bit... crap?" but looking at it a few times I actually quite like it now. It's clean and simple. Prefer it to the old one.

quote CarRamrod

quote DarkLordAkuma

CarRamrod Further decline of the Windows OS? Windows 7 was really well done, and in my opinion one of the best OS's I've used.

Yeah but with how abysmal Vista was they may be hurting themselves even more. I feel the sales of 8 will be nothing short of terrible due to businesses and gamers, I for one will be skipping it.

With the abysmal vista? are you just skipping over Windows 7 ? Sales of 8 will be terrible due to businesses and gamers? What makes you think that?

If anything the way to take from this was that Vista was terrible, yes, but they hastened the release of Windows 7 which is a fantastic operating system in my opinion. I'm hoping they've learnt their lesson from the horrific Vista release and will have a decent Windows 8 release.

Developers I spoke to were, in general, working in industries that focus a lot on human-computer interaction.

The new design is not just about touch screen's. The idea from what i've read, is also about simplifying some tasks, while still offering extended functionality for other users. The tiles could end up being very easy for newer / less experienced users to pick up. It's a similar idea to how smart phone interfaces are done, and lets be fair, even my Gran has a smartphone.

I'm reserving judgement until I've seen it in action amongst other users. I've used it myself and quite liked it, with the exception of a few little things that could be added. I don't think it's going to be as hideous as some people make out. People love to overreact to new things. I'm looking forward to the Windows 8 launch and will be picking a copy up asap.

Fair play. I think they should use their new company logo as the Windows one too.