Advancing User Interface Design

I don’t usually find myself paying much attention to Microsoft’s “previews of coming attractions”, or even checking them out when I see a link.  However, when looking at the latest WServerNews references to Windows  7 I had to check it out - and I’m glad I did.

While the article presented some interesting comments on Windows 7, it also provided a link to a WndowsVista blog entry where a short demo of the developing Microsoft multi-touch screen technology can be viewed.  This demo had my mind swirling once again at how this technology might be used in the business environments where I work — my mind was running wild with ideas of how I might use it. 

I wonder just how long it will be before such technology will find its way into common usage - maybe 5 years?