
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
Friday, May 24, 2013
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Second-Generation Kinect Sensor for Windows Due in 2014 – Microsoft.
Microsoft Discloses Additional Details About Kinect 2
Thursday, May 16, 2013
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Dell Admits Windows 8 Did Not Meet Expectations, Pins Hopes on “Blue” Updates.
Dell Disappointed with Windows 8, But Believes in the Future
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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Intel Has Huge Tablet Market Opportunities with Atom “Silvermont”, But Core i “Haswell” More Important – Financial Analysts.
Shipments of Atom Chips for Tablets to Reach 36 Million Units in 2014, 50 Million in 2015
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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Microsoft Officially Announces Windows 8.1 “Blue” Updates for Windows 8, RT.
Microsoft: Public Preview of Windows 8.1 “Blue” Will Be Available Next Month
Monday, May 13, 2013
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Microsoft: Do Not Expect Apple iTunes for Windows 8 Shortly.
Windows 8 Platform Still Lacks Apple iTunes and That Is to Remain
Thursday, May 9, 2013
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Tablets and Touch Adoption Expected to Drive Mobile PC Shipments Through 2017 – Report.
Tablets Set to Become Dominant Mobile PC Form-Factor
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
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Toshiba Condemns Microsoft’s Dual Operating System Approach to New Devices.
Toshiba Accuses Microsoft of Confusing the Market with Windows 8 and Windows RT
Monday, May 6, 2013
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Microsoft Talks Windows Blue Officially as Windows 8 Sales Surpass 100 Million Licenses.
Microsoft: Windows 8.1 Blue Will Respond to the Customer Feedback
Thursday, May 2, 2013
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Microsoft Surface with 7.5” Display Due in Q1 2014 – Report.
Microsoft Next-Gen Surface to Feature High-Quality Screen, But Will Arrive Late
Thursday, April 25, 2013
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Samsung Unifies Windows PC Line Under Newly Expanded Ativ Brand.
Samsung to Sell All Windows-Based Devices Under Ativ Brand
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Microsoft Slashes Pricing of Ultrabooks with Touch Screens in Retail Stores.
Microsoft Retail Stores Cut Prices of Windows 8-Based Notebooks with Touch-Screens
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Apple’s Media Tablet Market Share Drops to 48% of the Market in Q1 – Early Data from Analysts.
Microsoft Windows and Google Android Gaining Share on Media Tablets Market
Monday, April 22, 2013
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Microsoft: Windows 8 Coming to Smaller Devices.
Microsoft Wants New Windows to Enable Smaller Mobile Devices
Thursday, April 18, 2013
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Google Chrome OS Is Used by 0.02% of Personal Computers.
After Two Years on the Market, Google Chrome OS Dramatically Behind “Failing” Windows RT
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MSI Debuts World’s First and Only 27” All-in-One Gaming System.
MSI Unleashes 27” AIO System for Gamers
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
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More Than One Million Smart Watches will be Shipped in 2013 – Analysts.
Market Observers Expect Breakthrough in Sales of Smart Watches Thanks to Apple, Microsoft, Samsung
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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Microsoft Mulls Bringing Back Start Button, Boot to Desktop to Windows 8.1 “Blue”.
Microsoft Windows 8.1 “Blue” for Desktops May Feature Traditional Windows Features
Monday, April 15, 2013
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Dell Remains Committed to Windows RT Despite Poor Sales.
Dell Hopes to Bolster Sales of Windows RT Devices in Future
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Microsoft Working on Touch-Enabled Watch Device - Report.
Microsoft Follows Apple and Samsung, with Smartwatch Product Development
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
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Microsoft Windows Phone 8 to Support Quad-Core App Processors, 1080p Displays Only By Year End.
Quad-Core Application Processors, Full-HD Displays to Feature Only in Next-Generation of Windows Phone Smartphones
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