Metro replacement name predictions thread.

Posted by Smerp on August 5, 2012 03:24 am 14

We all know Metro was a codename for their clean tile interface, but now we know the added pressure from Microsoft to change the name before Windows 8 gets out the door. So here's the guesses of what realistically the new interface will be named. Nothing wacky like what was predicted before, like New User Interface, or Touchsmart UI. I want some predictions of what Microsoft might actually do. Of course these are very unpredictable times for the company, but I am sure we could make some great alternatives. This is a guess that I am pretty sure will not happen, but I think it sounds the slickest.

MetrOS

This one is a bit cheesy because of the double meaning, but I think it fits in the world of techy, foward thinking names. Also, it kind of sounds like GLaDOS.

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Tiles

This is probably too simple, but I can see Microsoft just explaining the interface as Windows 8 or windows phone 8 tiles. It's easy to understand, is quite literal, and overall fits with the simple approach to their design philosophy.