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
