CAT-THE-FIFTHIt looks like the picture is a fake:

www.winsupersite.com/article/windows8/windows-8-secrets-windows-8-dropping-start-button-142236

btarunrI clearly mentioned in the news post that CNBeta made a mock-up of what the new logo would look like on devices.

i.imgur.com/w0Q4m.jpg

btarunrThe waving flag logo of Microsoft's Windows trademark has reportedly undergone a facelift to keep up with the radically new user interface called "Metro". The new logo will take effect with the next major version of Windows. Metro is Microsoft's most drastic user interface change since Windows 95, and consists of organizing interactive information (smart application shortcuts, gadgets, images, and slideshows), in rectangular slices of the screen-space. The Windows flag logo is redesigned to reflect this change, it's now flat, angled, with all four rectangles in the same plane. CNBeta scored a 1-color version of the logo, and made mock-ups of what it could look like on devices (such as tablets and keyboards).

www.techpowerup.com/img/12-02-14/98a_thm.jpg www.techpowerup.com/img/12-02-14/98b_thm.jpg www.techpowerup.com/img/12-02-14/98c_thm.jpg

Source: CNBeta

TheMailMan78Under normal layout rules that window should be inversed. The smaller end should be pointing to the text instead of the wider end.

Why? Because any "Arrow" like shape should always lead the eye into a layout. Not out of it. This mock-up was done by a noob or a culture that reads from right to left instead of left to right.

Black PantherBack on topic, or infractions for flame-baiting will start flowing!

JizzlerIt's a window and it's opening towards the text to give the impression of a fresh beginning that MS would like 8/Metro to bring. Like when you open a window and that cool morning air hits your face, pulling you firmly from the clutches of darkness. Just then, the sun peaks over the horizon bathing your naked body with an energy that allows you to accomplish anything!

A noob indead :rolleyes:



Interesting... denial of flame-baiting by flame-baiting with the promise of infractions.

OctaveanMy only question is when are they going to rename “Windows” to “Tiles”,……. ;)

gumptyI just can't see this being the final product. Maybe it's a concept art from the advertising agency, or maybe it's simply one of many variations to be used (the mono-coloured one could be for tablets, for instance).
Without the word 'Windows' next to it there is nothing about that logo that would make me think of Windows or Microsoft. If they kept the same four colours as previous, then yeah, I could see this being used.
Time will tell I guess ... wait to we see it on retail boxes.

Could be a strategic release by the marketing agency to get some real-world feedback.