building windows

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The tag 'building windows' refers to Microsoft's 'Building Windows 8' blog series, which provided detailed insights into the design and development of Windows 8. Content under this tag covers topics such as the design philosophy behind the Calendar app, which aimed for clarity and minimal distraction, and the confirmation of an integrated App Store for distributing software, including games. These posts, authored by Windows chief Steven Sinofsky, offered a behind-the-scenes look at Microsoft's decision-making process for the operating system's features and user interface. The tag is relevant for readers interested in the historical development of Windows 8 and Microsoft's approach to app design and distribution.
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    Windows 8 Microsoft details Windows 8 Calendar app design, wants to 'show your life clearly'

    As part of its "Building Windows 8" blog series, Redmond has been doling inside info on apps like Mail and People , and now it's Calendar's turn in the spotlight. Steven Sinofsky blogged that one of the primary marks was to serve up a clear view of your life, and the team wanted Calendar to be...
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 To Feature 'App Store'

    Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 PC operating system will feature an App Store, the company has confirmed via a post on the Building Windows 8 blog, offering another possible delivery system for games. In the post, Microsoft Windows chief Steve Sinofsky lists an "App Store" team among those...
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