Microsoft's just-released Windows 8 operating system has a much different user interface than previous versions of Windows, which may have some people nervous about the learning curve. To help new computer owners see the Windows 8 system in action or give shoppers some idea of what to expect whenever they do upgrade, Microsoft has posted several introductory guides on its site. These guides explain what has changed in Windows 8 and how to do basic tasks on the new system; they can be found here.
