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September 14, 2011 Posted by: Shawn Wallace
More details regarding Windows 8
Microsoft’s Build conference hasn’t failed to disappoint, revealing lots of new information regarding Windows 8. Engadget has a great list already compiled so we’ll just quote them:
- All Windows 7 applications will run natively on Windows 8
- Security update notifications have been minimized to the lower right of the log-in screen
- Refreshed Windows Task Manager suspends apps when they’re not running on-screen
- New “Reset and Refresh PC” functions enable simplified system wipe and restore
- HyperV virtualization software comes pre-loaded on Windows 8
- Multi-monitor support now enables a single background across screens, as well as monitor-specific task bars
- Multi-touch support enabled for Internet Explorer 10
- Magnifier function enhanced for desktop manipulation
- Optional thumb-by-thumb input mode
- SkyDrive storage support integrated into all cloud-based apps
- Metro-style refresh for Mail, Photos, Calendar and People apps with Windows Live ID
- Settings roam allows for preferences to sync across a user’s Windows 8 devices
- Continued update support for Windows 8 Developer Preview Beta
- Even a Lenovo S10 (first-gen Atom + 1GB of RAM) can “run” Windows 8
- There’s “no overlays” with Windows 8; Metro-style goodness is baked into the core
- Both Metro-style and conventional Win32 apps will be sold in the Windows Store
- Windows 8 devices equipped with an NFC chip will be able to use a tap-to-share feature to either send content from one device to another, or simply receive content from something like an NFC-equipped card.
- Logins will use a photo-based system
- Apps will be able to natively connect and understand one another (if written as such)
- Built-in antivirus software will ship in Windows 8
- There will not be a different edition of Windows 8 for tablets, and presumably, not for Media Centers either
- It’s unclear how many “editions” (Home, Professional, Ultimate, etc.) of Windows 8 there will be
- ARM devices will be supported, but not in the developer preview
Some items on this list are certainly way closer to the techie side of things but one line from this list really stands out:
Even a Lenovo S10 (first-gen Atom + 1GB of RAM) can “run” Windows 8
The Lenovo S10 is a tablet PC and tablets, to keep their size down and heat to a minimum, usually run slower processors. This means that you can buy a PC today and it’ll be able to run Windows 8 when it comes out sometime next year. Or maybe you’re thinking of going the tablet route and are considering Windows 8? No problem. For3 can help you find the right kind of tablet that will run Windows 7 now and Windows 8 later.
Get in touch with us, we can help! You can see some screenshots of the developer build of Windows 8 below:
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Shawn Wallace - Having spent over 10 years in the IT space, Shawn now consults directly with residential and business customers alike on all things technology. An avid Googler, Shawn will take an Android phone over an iPhone any day but his computer loyalties still lie with Microsoft.
Microsoft’s Build conference hasn’t failed to disappoint, revealing lots of new information regarding Windows 8. Engadget has a great list already compiled so we’ll just quote them:
