
Windows 8
Abstract
Windows 8 is an upcoming version of Microsoft Windows operating system, which is expected to be launched in 2012. The distinguishing feature of Windows 8 is going to be its focus not only on traditional desktops and notebooks, but also on wide range of other mobile devices, including tablets. This new OS will work on CPUs with x86 microarchitecture as well as on those supporting ARM.
Other key features of Windows 8 will be improved power management, support of USB 3.0 interface, Bluetooth 3.0, and support for wireless and stereoscopic displays. Moreover, it will also support accelerometers, hard drive encryption, GPS in netbooks and notebooks and 3G and 4G modules.
Windows 8 will have a number of new security tools, which will make failure diagnostics and correction much easier.
Ribbon Interface concept will also become very popular. This concept will bring modular ribbon interface not only to individual system programs (like WordPad, Paint, etc.), but also to Windows Explorer. Also Microsoft is planning on launching Windows Store service, which will offer very similar functions like the ones App Store offers for iPhone. This service will be integrated into the OS.
The first beta-version of the new Windows 8 is expected to be available in the end of 2011.
News
Thursday, May 24, 2012
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Microsoft Clarifies Its Exec's Claims: 500 Million Windows 8 Copies in 2013 Are "Potential" Upgrades.
Microsoft Retracts Statement Regarding 500 Million Windows 8 Licenses to Be Sold in 2013
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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Microsoft Expects 500 Million People to Use Windows 8 Next Year [UPDATED].
Microsoft Projects Breakthrough for Windows 8 Sales Thanks to Compatibility with Different Devices
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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Via Technologies Kicks Off $49 Android Performance Computer Initiative.
Via Starts APC Initiative: $49 Android PC
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
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First Microsoft Windows 8 Tablets to Emerge in November - Report.
Tablets with Windows 8 Expected to Emerge Before Holidays
Friday, May 4, 2012
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Microsoft to Omit DVD Playback on Windows 8.
Microsoft Windows 8 to Have Reduced Media Support by Default
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
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Nokia Readies Range of Tablets and Hybrid Mobile Devices - Outgoing Chairman.
Jorma Ollila Admits: Nokia Was Too Slow with Smartphones
Friday, April 27, 2012
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Hewlett-Packard Readies HP Slate 8: iPad-Like Business Tablet with Windows 8.
HP Preps x86-Based Tablet with 8-10 Hours Battery Life
Thursday, April 26, 2012
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Apple is Ten Years Behind Microsoft with Security Technologies - Antivirus Developer.
Security Expert Blasts Apple's Security Features
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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Chief Exec of Apple: Notebooks with Touchscreen Displays Will Not Rival Tablets.
Tim Cook: Ultrabooks with Touch-Screens Are Refrigerators with Tosters
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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Microsoft to Offer Three Windows 8 Editions.
Microsoft Windows 8 to Come in Three Flavours
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
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Intel Wants to Ease Multi-Gadget Connections with Special Applications.
Intel to Connect Gadget and PC Worlds with Special Middleware, Apps
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
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Intel Expects Touchscreen-Enabled Ultrabooks to Offer Better Value than MacBook Air, iPad.
Intel: We Are Strongly Encouraging Our Partners to Incorporate Touch on the Ultrabooks
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
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Microsoft: People Use Xbox Live for Media More Than for Gaming.
Microsoft's Xbox Live Rapidly Becomes Successful Media Entertainment Platform
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
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Hewlett Packard Sees Microsoft Windows and Linux as Viable Solutions for Mission-Critical Systems.
HP Predicts Bright Future of Windows and Linux on Mission-Critical Systems
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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Microsoft May Postpone Release of Windows 8 to October.
Microsoft Windows 8 May Be Launched in October
Friday, March 16, 2012
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Dell Sees Room to Challenge Apple iPad.
Dell Is Confident of Its Tablet Roadmap
Thursday, March 15, 2012
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Nokia’s Chief Designer Spends Third of His Time on Tablet.
Nokia Confirms Tablet Plans, Remains Tight-Lipped on Details
Monday, March 12, 2012
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Nokia’s Windows 8 Tablet Slips to Q4 2012 – Rumour.
Nokia’s First Tablet Set to Be Available in Low Quantities, Specs Unknown
Sunday, March 4, 2012
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Microsoft Ships Windows 8 Preview PCs on Nvidia and Qulacomm PCs.
Microsoft Chooses Snapdragon and Tegra for Windows 8 Test PCs
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
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Microsoft Makes Windows 8 Consumer Preview Available.
End-Users Can Try Out Windows 8 Now
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