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Microsoft isn't just getting ready to release a new operating system on the world, the Redmond giant is also sporting a new logo. Here's the logo that it replaces: This might not seem all that exciting, but it represents the first major logo change for the company in 25 years. This logo change isn't unexpected.

Microsoft has unveiled its Windows 8 logo, and explained its design in detail on Friday. The company wanted to incorporate parts of its new Metro design principles while retaining some classic aspects.

Microsoft is launching a new interface for the Xbox 360 game console, borrowing the tile-based “Metro” look that started on the Zune music players, moved to the Windows Phone software and will spread to PCs next year with the arrival of Windows 8. The new version of the software will be downloaded to all users starting December 6.