I have a netbook and a desktop. When Windows 8 comes out, if I install it on my desktop, would I have to get a different monitor to use the touch screen or will it work with any of the newer monitors?

If you want touchscreen capability, you will need a touchscreen. But I am sure Win8 will also work with the traditional gear.

yeah Microsoft said that you can use key shortcuts

Thanks for your feedback. When MS releases Windows 8, I'll probably buy a new lap top and get one that has the touch screen capability.

Originally Posted by Dave76

You can still use mouse as in Windows7, don't think MS will require touchscreen as that would alienate a lot of users that don't have the monitor.

I wouldn't like a touchscreen on a desktop, laptop maybe-not so much, tablet of coarse.

Yep. Windows 8 will can be installed on a PC without touchscreen and touchscreen is a wrapper as you can see in the video. (6:12)

What a babbler. I wish they would use professionals for the demos and not some half-wit.

Originally Posted by Kallan

Originally Posted by Dave76

You can still use mouse as in Windows7, don't think MS will require touchscreen as that would alienate a lot of users that don't have the monitor.

I wouldn't like a touchscreen on a desktop, laptop maybe-not so much, tablet of coarse.

Yep. Windows 8 will can be installed on a PC without touchscreen and touchscreen is a wrapper as you can see in the video. (6:12)

but my question is, is it an INSTALL option or an option i can turn off if i, say, buy a new laptop?