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If the soon-to-return Start button simply loads the Start Screen, why bring it back at all?

Microsoft is bringing back the Start button in Windows 8.1. Mary Jo Foley of ZDNet first reported the coming return of the button, and Tom Warren of the Verge today confirmed it. According to Tom, the ...
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Microsoft Previews Windows 8.1’s Changes (Yes, the Start Button Is Back — Sort of)

On June 26th, Microsoft is releasing a preview version of Windows 8.1 code-named “Windows Blue” — the first meaningful update to Windows 8. In a blog post today, the company is publishing brief ...
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Boot-to-Desktop and Start Button Coming to Windows 8

When it comes to Windows sources, Paul Thurrott is about as solid as they get. On his SuperSite for Windows, Thurrott has just confirmed that the next big update to Windows 8 — known as Windows 8.1 or ...