In pictures: Microsoft stages Australian launch for Windows 8
Windows 8 hits Australia
Microsoft Australia this morning staged a local launch at the Hordern Pavilion in Moore Park for the latest incarnation of its Windows operating system: Windows 8. The launch showcased the new tablet-friendly operating system, with an interface that draws on Windows Phone 7 and is a radical departure from the familiar desktop environment.
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Images: Ian Sharp
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