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<br>Microsoft launches its new windows 10 operating system with all new features and look.To help there is cortana.
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Contents • What is an Operating System? • History • New Features • System Requirements • Conclusion • References
What is an Operating System? • An Operating system is a software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. • The operating system is an essential component of the software system. • Application programs usually require an operating system to function.
History Dept. of IT, AITS 1
New Features • Start Menu • One Windows for all devices • Cortana • Xbox App • Project Spartan Browser • Improved Multitasking • Snap assist • universal apps can be windowed • Action Center • Continuum
Start Menu • when click on the Start button at the bottom left of the screen, you get two panels side by side, with the left column showing pinned, recently addedand most-used apps. • The right column features a selection of live tiles that you can customize, resize and reorganize. • We can have the Start Menu expand to full screen whenever we want.
One Window for all Devices • Microsoft is using Windows 10 to attempt to unify its various software platforms across different devices under one Windows brand. • Windows 10 is meant to unify desktop PCs, Windows tablets and Windows smartphones with one interface, one way of operating and one account.
Cortana • Windows 10 will bring Microsoft’s voice-controlled digital assistant Cortana, to make it easier for you to interact with your device without lifting a finger. • We will be able to search your hard drive for specific folders and files. • Cortana is able to send emails while you’re working on a spreadsheet, making multi-tasking much easier.
Xbox App • You will soon be able to play any Xbox One game on your PC or tablet, with the Xbox app for windows 10. • The new operating system will support Xbox game streaming, with improved speed and graphics performanceby DirectX 12 support. • The app also lets you to record, edit and share your activities in the game. • You’ll also be able to join your friends and see your friends’ activity via Xbox.
Project Spartan Browser • Internet Explorer will be replaced by the newly announced Project Spartan. • New features include PDF support, a reading mode that improves the layout of long articles, and a new note taking feature. • Project Spartan lets you scribble on any page and share your comments with your friends through social networks. • Project Spartan will feature Cortana support within the browser, so she canpull contextual information from the sites
Improved Multi Tasking • A new Multiple Desktops feature lets you run another set of windows as if on another screen. • Instead of having multiple windows open on top of each other on one desktop, you can set up a whole other virtual desktop for those programs to reside in.
Snap Assist • Microsoft also updated its Snap View multitasking feature to let you windows to the four corners of your screen.
Universal apps can be Windowed • Universal apps, which previously only operated in full-screen mode, can now be used in traditional windows on the desktop.
Action Settings • Windows 10 will provide a new way to look at all your notifications in one place. • It collects alerts from your device from all your apps, similar to the notifications drawers like in our smartphones.
Continuum • With the rise of hybrid laptop-tablet devices, Microsoft wants to make it easier to switch between either mode. • If you remove the keyboard/mouse, a notification will pop up from the task bar at the bottom, asking if you want to activate Tablet mode. • Place your tablet into the keyboard again, and you’ll receive the same prompt, this time asking if you want to exit Tablet mode.
System Requirements • Processor : 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster • RAM : 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) • Free hard disk space : 16 GB • Graphics card : Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device
Conclusion Windows 10 as a Service and Mobility with improved applications, graphic user interface and fast booting.