Microsoft finally debuted the next version of its Windows operating system, codenamed Windows 8 , at D9 earlier today , and now it’s hitting up Computex over in Taipei with a partner preview event. We don’t know quite what will be revealed here, but the new Win 8 UI has a touch-friendly look designed specifically to make tablet users feel more at home, so a peek at new slate hardware might not be completely out of the question. Join us after the break for all the live updates from the event. Continue reading Live from Microsoft’s Windows 8 preview event at Computex 2011! Live from Microsoft’s Windows 8 preview event at Computex 2011! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink