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WINDOWS 8 One of the main features of the new operating system is that Windows 8 is designed specifically for touchscreens. Sure, you can use a mouse and keyboard, but the full potential of the new Windows is maximized when using a touchscreen. the absence of the many icons that made up our desktop. Instead, what you'll see is a mosaic of live tiles that is being called the "Metro." Microsoft trashed the start button so users will get used to accessing "Touch is absolutely how Windows 8 applications and settings through the Metro. comes alive," said Cindy Bates, Microsoft's 4. Microsoft is Getting Sued for its VP for small and midsize business. Live Tiles Feature: 2.Two Versions of Windows 8: It's the most distinctive feature of There are two versions of Windows 8, or Windows 8 and they are supposedly rather , there is Windows 8 and Windows getting sued for it. A company called RT. They look exactly the same, but they SurfCast