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Microsoft Introduces Windows 8: One OS for Desktops, Laptops, and Tablets Microsoft gives the world a glimpse of Windows 8, a tablet-friendly overhaul to its operating system. - Nick Mediati, PCWorld Desktop Gear News & Reviews Computex 2011: The Top 14 Stories So Far at Taiwan's Giant Tech Show Processor wars, new tablets galore, and Chrome OS's move to Asia were some of the hot topics at this week's Computex 2011 Tech show. Take a look. Share: Microsoft: Windows 8 Won't Require a New PC Having learned its lesson the hard way with Windows Vista, Microsoft offered assurances Thursday that its upcoming Windows 8 operating system won't require users... Share: Top 10 Inkjet Multifunction Printers Combining color printing with scan, copy, and sometimes fax, models start at around $100. 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