7 on 7: Windows Multitouch

Windows Multitouch, in my opinion, is the most emotive new feature of Windows 7. From the kids at home to the audiences to whom I’m demoed Windows 7, there’s something fresh and fun about being able to manipulate an application with simple hand gestures. We’ve all used touch screens in some form before, whether it be a tablet PC, your ATM, or a mall kiosk, but generally you’re just substituting your finger for a mouse. Multitouch is different; it mimics the way we work with physical objects and as such opens up a new world of user interaction scenarios.