The new operating system uses the `` Metro '' style of software currently being used on phones running the Windows 7 operating system , using tiles on the start-up screen . Microsoft has made available a beta version of its latest Windows software . Windows 8 upgrade marks the company 's long - awaited move into tablets . Analyst says release of Windows 7 means there ' n't be stampede to upgrade .
Microsoft has made available a beta version of its latest Windows software . Windows 8 upgrade marks the company 's long - awaited move into tablets . Analyst says release of Windows 7 means there ' n't be stampede to upgrade .