Apps made for the “Modern” user interface are now able to run inside of a window, as opposed to taking up the whole screen, and a new button in the window for Windows Store apps lists previous “Charms bar” functions like search, share and play. Windows 9 will also allow users to switch between multiple desktops, each with their own layout and apps, as they can with Ubuntu Linux “Workspaces.” A button on the right side of the taskbar will also list messages from apps, similar to the “Notifications” bar in OS X.
Since this is an early preview of Windows 9 in an unfinished state, any of these features could change before Microsoft officially releases the OS. It is expected to release a public beta of Windows 9 later this month.
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