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Window 8. I s the current release of the Windows operating system, produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablets, and home theatre PCs.
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Window 8 • Is the current release of the Windows operating system, produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablets, and home theatre PCs. • Development of Windows 8 started before the release of its predecessor in 2009. Its existence was first announced at CES 2011, and followed by the release of three pre-release versions from September 2011 to May 2012. The operating system was released to manufacturing on August 1, 2012, and was released for general availability on October 26, 2012. Introduction
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Analyse and explain technology features • Support for both x86 PCs and ARM tablets • Touch-centric, Tiles-based User Interface (UI) • Charms • Snap Multi-tasking • Windows 8 Control Panel • Web Navigation by Touch • Two Touch Keyboards • Enhanced Copy Experience" • Native USB 3.0 Support • Better Support for Multiple Monitors
Advantages • Quick Boot • Quick Shutdown • Quick Boot to Internet ready Interface • Quick Navigation
Disadvantages • The main disadvantage is lies in the working, the system is reboot several times (especially for 30 min) • No antivirus for the windows 8 only windows firewall and internet security • Apps works only in the full monitor by occupying the full face of the monitor • No side apps can be run will we are using the apps
System specifications for the Windows 8 technology • Processor 1GHz or faster • RAM 1GB (32bit) or 2GB (64bit) • Hard disk space 16GB (32bit) or 20GB (64bit) • Graphics card Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device or higher • Windows 8: additional requirements • To use touch A tablet or a monitor that supports multi-touch • To access the Windows Store and to download and run apps An active internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768 pixels • To snap apps A display with a resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels
Produce a clear summary of business expectations for the technology • The next version of the world's most popular operating system will definitely be a major turning point in its history. • Make it easy for business. • More affordable and affective
Hackers and security firms are already going after the much hyped Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Windows 8 operating system (OS). • In addition, security firm Vupen is claiming it found "multiple vulnerabilities" in Windows 8 as well as Internet Explorer 10. • The other scam offers the recipient a free version of Windows 8 if he visits a website. Instead of a Windows 8 download, the victim is led to a phishing site asking for personal information that can be sold in the underground market, the blog warned.
Summary • The promise of a more secure operating system may be an enticing lure, but consumers aren't biting.
Recommendations • Windows Consumer Preview release will let you to upgrade from Windows 7, and will run the integrated upgrade advisor and will tell you what things you need to look into. • Keep in mind that there’s no way back after an upgrade installation, Microsoft recommends you to perform a system backup, before you upgrade, migrate, or clean install of Windows 8 Consumer Preview. • Basically Windows 8 will perform well as per your requirements.