Windows 8: The "Post PC" PC Recalls Windows 1.0, UMPC & Xbox 360

Like many people I was fascinated by what Microsoft had to say about Windows 8.

Previewing ‘Windows 8’ (Microsoft Press Pass)

It is obviously focused on a tablet experience to address the iPad and its “Post PC” peers including Android Honeycomb which was also designed specifically for tablets. Windows 8 is Microsoft’s attempt to provide a “Post PC” PC experience.

I was struck by how much this Post PC PC platform made homages to Microsoft’s earlier products going all the way back to Windows 1.0.

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