Microsoft May Retire Wavy Windows Logo

Microsoft first introduced its four-color Windows logo over two decades ago with the launch of Windows 3.0 in May 1990 and it's been waving ever since. It's been altered over the years, with the Redmond software giant adding color gradients, shading, reflections, and other artistry tidbits to maintain a modern flair, but with the launch of Windows 8, the familiar logo might undergo a somewhat radical makeover.
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No....I like my Start flag the way it is.... :think:

At least there WILL be a Start flag, but some random hot corner icon....
 

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What was wrong with the current one? It only makes sense to change your logo if a.) your company image is bad or b.)your company is fallout out of people's minds and needs to grab attention. Microsoft has neither of these problems.

If anything, they should want to hold onto a logo that they can associate with a successful product like Windows 7. By changing the logo, you are reinforcing that the start menu is changed forever (on this note, I disagree. I have serious doubts that Microsoft won't provide some way to go back to a more traditional configuration. You can do it right now in the dev preview with a simple registry change.)
 

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I'm OK with it.
In a positive view, it works for me as long as the performance override the issue of changed logo.
 

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No problem..
 

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I like the colorful logo of MS we have now. The new logo is just flat color and boring to me. They looked like solar panels! Maybe MS is giving us a hint that Windows 8 will be more "eco-friendly".
 

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Am I the only one who actually likes this new logo? :D

It is simple and modern, and it fits perfectly with Windows 8's Metro style...
 

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Uhhhhhhh?? From the photos of the up-coming beta release the FLAG is completely GONE! I just re-looked over those stolen screen shots and don't see a flag/start button/anything whatsoever that gives you the idea there will be any kind of Microsoft Logo there.
[there = the lower-left corner]
 

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There is no Start button, but it's not the only purpose of the logo to be displayed as Start button... :)
 

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Right, I understand that. BUT where will/is the logo at? I do not see it what-so-ever.

In few weeks, Mike. We will find it out. (at least at the start screen, or when opening system property, maybe?) :D
 

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Maybe they are going to change the name from Windows to .......??
 

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I like the colorful logo of MS

Me too. I think they're willing to put a metro style flag, maybe similar to Morpheus sig.
 

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New "Windows" logo unveiled in Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Microsoft parts ways with 22-year old logo

Since the launch of Microsoft Windows 3.0 in May 1990, the Redmond-based software giant has continued to use the same four-colored flapping flag to distinguish its most significant software product to the world at large. Over the past two successive decades, the flag has undergone several color-graded changes, including some noteworthy facelifts (see: Windows XP and Windows 7), but has ultimately remained the same notoriously recognized "Windows flag" for nearly three generations of PC users.

New "Windows" logo unveiled in Windows 8 Consumer Preview
 

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Now, it is official:
Redesigning the Windows Logo

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windowsteamblog.com said:
It’s a window… not a flag

With Windows 8, we approached the logo redesign with a few key goals on mind.

1. We wanted the new logo to be both modern and classic by echoing the International Typographic Style (or Swiss design) that has been a great influence on our Metro style design philosophy. Using bold flat colors and clean lines and shapes, the new logo has the characteristics of way-finding design systems seen in airports and subways.

2. It was important that the new logo carries our Metro principle of being “Authentically Digital”. By that, we mean it does not try to emulate faux-industrial design characteristics such as materiality (glass, wood, plastic, etc.). It has motion – aligning with the fast and fluid style you’ll find throughout Windows 8.

3. Our final goal was for the new logo to be humble, yet confident. Welcoming you in with a slight tilt in perspective and when you change your color, the logo changes to reflect you. It is a “Personal” Computer after all.
 

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I wouldn't mind if they did but I would like them to at least allow us to choose which logo we want. Like, you can use the Windows 8 logo or the Windows 7 logo, it would be cool. But I really wouldn't mind that much.
 

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