Windows 8: My first impressions

I installed Windows 8 Pro this morning and my first impression is “Cool!” It relies heavily on integrations between Microsoft Live, Xbox, and social media. It’s great to be able to see everything in one place, and way convenient. But if you don’t have a Microsoft or Xbox account, it limits the cool factor. Click on any of the pictures below to view the full gallery with commentary.

My customized Windows 8 Start screen

Link your Xbox account to your Microsoft account to use Xbox Music

Drag the mouse over to the right to display the right sidebar.

You can multitask apps side by side

Switching between programs