With the advent of Windows 8, Microsoft will blend the line between local user accounts and online personas.
Details from the recently leaked Windows 8 Milestone 1 (M1) Build 7850 indicate that in the upcoming iteration of the operating system customers will be able to use their email address for their Windows accounts.
Personally, I’m expecting the software giant to tie together Windows 8 with the next version of Windows Live, Hotmail included, but to be less friendly toward third-party email providers, although the Redmond company could prove me wrong.
I’ve included a screenshot from Windows 8 M1 in this article, courtesy of our friends at Windows8Italia, and there are two pieces of information that I’d like to highlight.
“An email account is not required to use Windows but it makes it easy to access your personalization, favorites and content on any computer.”
“Windows 8 can use an online email account as your Windows account for enhanced personalization experiences. Using your email account makes Windows come alive with activities you care about.”
