Microsoft continues their plan for world domination by standardizing Windows 7’s multi-touch support across computers. This is known as the Windows Touch logo program which will test displays for their level of accuracy and responsiveness to make sure that users are able to perform the exact finger-based command on virtually any system regardless of the display’s resolution. PC makers will be rewarded for providing truly accurate touch input. Microsoft has also let it be known that three classes of applications which support touch in Windows 7 will be available, where all individual applications have at least basic support for scrolling and simple zoom. As for mid-level software, those will come with simple touch recognition by stopping scrolling at certain points alongside more touch-friendly input points. On top of the hill are fully-aware apps that will recognize more complex gestures including custom controls.
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