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such as Windows Phone, to create a graphical set of tiles for full-screen

programs, called apps. Note that the screen shows pinned apps—the default

programs and programs selected by the user—and not all the applications

installed on the computer.

The Windows 8 interface, code-named Metro UI, works great for touchenabled

devices. The PC becomes in essence a giant tablet. Touch an app to

load, drag your finger across the screen to see other apps, and have fun.

Figure 2-19 shows the default Windows 8 interface, called the Start screen,

with various elements called out.

Figure 2-19 Windows 8 Start screen

NOTE Microsoft dropped the “Metro UI” moniker just before releasing

Windows 8 due to legal concerns, replacing it with “Modern UI.” A lot of

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