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Mike Angiulo confirmed at Computex 2011 that Windows 8 will use OEM Activation 3.0 instead of Windows 7 OEM Activation 2.1, which supposedly makes it less prone to cracks.
Mike Angiulo confirmed at Computex 2011 that Windows 8 will use OEM Activation 3.0 instead of Windows 7 OEM Activation 2.1, which supposedly makes it less prone to cracks.
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Windows 8 features a new lock screen that tells you reminders, date, time, and the day, plus it includes how many new messages, photos, or tweets you have received. The lock screen also features a customized background which can be flicked to reveal user selection. If there is only one user it will flash his or her user avatar, user name and unlock the user and present you to the Start Screen.
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The start screen is "This Personal Mosaic of Tiles." The start screen flashes user tiles with live info when you enter it. It says Start at the top and displays user name and avatar on the right. Microsoft has used vibrant colors to clean the UI. A Windows Store logo (purple) has a shopping bag with the Windows Logo in the start screen.
Reference :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwFuHUzwtB0


==Hardware requirements==
==Hardware requirements==

Revision as of 03:24, 7 September 2011

Windows 8
File:Windows 8 pre-release at D9 conference.png
Screenshot of the Windows 8 Start screen, as shown at the D9 Conference in 2011, making use of Microsoft's Metro design language
DeveloperMicrosoft Corporation
OS familyMicrosoft Windows
PlatformsIA-32, x86-64, and ARM
Preceded byWindows 7
Official websiteblogs.msdn.com/b/b8/
Support status
Under development

Windows 8 is the codename of the next version of Microsoft Windows, a family of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablet PCs, servers, Ultrabooks, Notebooks, and media center PCs.[1]

History and development

In January 2011 at the Consumer Electronics Show Microsoft announced that Windows 8 would be adding support for ARM microprocessors in addition to the traditional x86 microprocessors from Intel & AMD.[2][3]

A 32-bit Milestone 1 build, build 7850, with a build date of September 22, 2010, was leaked to BetaArchive, an online beta community, which was soon leaked to P2P/torrent sharing networks on April 12, 2011.[4] Milestone 1 includes a ribbon interface for Windows Explorer,[5] a PDF reader called Modern Reader, an updated task manager called Modern Task Manager,[6] and native ISO image mounting.[7]

A 32-bit Milestone 2 build, build 7927, was leaked to The Pirate Bay on August 29, 2011 [8] right after many pictures leaked on BetaArchive the day before.[9] Features of this build are mostly the same as build 7955.[10]

A 32-bit Milestone 2 build, build 7955, was leaked to BetaArchive on April 25, 2011.[11] Features of this build were a new pattern login and more.[12]

A 64-bit Milestone 3 build, build 7959, was leaked to BetaArchive on May 1, 2011.[13] This build is notable for being the first publicly leaked Windows Server 8 build, as well as the first leaked 64-bit build.[14]

A Milestone 3 build, build 7971, was released to close partners of Microsoft on March 29, 2011[15] but was kept under heavy security. However, a few screenshots were leaked. The "Windows 7 Basic" theme now uses similar metrics to the Aero style, but maintains its non-hardware accelerated design, and also supports taskbar thumbnails. The boxes that encase the "close, maximize, and minimize" buttons have been removed, leaving just the signs.[16]

A 64-bit Milestone 3 build, build 7989, leaked to BetaArchive on June 18, 2011 after screenshots were revealed the previous day. An SMS feature, a new virtual keyboard, a new bootscreen, transparency in the basic theme, geo-location services, Hyper-V 3.0, and Powershell 3.0 were revealed in this build.[17]

Other new features found in leaked builds include a new Welcome screen,[18] a new packaged application model called AppX that is based on Silverlight,[19] and a setting to automatically adjust window color to fit the wallpaper.[20] There is also a stripped down "Immersive" version of Internet Explorer, similar to the mobile version of Internet Explorer, but using the desktop Trident rendering engine[21] and a new "Hybrid Boot" option that uses "advanced hibernation functionality" on shutdown to allow faster startup times.[22] Another is the ability to create a Portable Workspace: an installation of Windows 8 on a USB storage device.[23]

At the Microsoft Developer Forum in Tokyo on May 23, 2011, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced that the next version of Windows will be released the following year (in 2012).[24]

"And yet, as we look forward to the next generation of Windows systems, which will come out next year, there's a whole lot more coming. As we progress through the year, you ought to expect to hear a lot about Windows 8. Windows 8 slates, tablets, PCs, a variety of different form factors."[24]

However, the company quickly corrected Ballmer's words in a company statement issued that afternoon.

"It appears there was a misstatement. We are eagerly awaiting the next generation of Windows 7 hardware that will be available in the coming fiscal year. To date, we have yet to formally announce any timing or naming for the next version of Windows."[25]

On June 1, 2011, Microsoft officially unveiled Windows 8 and some of its new features at the Taipei Computex 2011 in Taipei (Taiwan) and at the D9 conference in California (United States).[26][27] The main feature that was shown was the new user interface.

On August 15, 2011, Microsoft opened a new blog called 'Building Windows 8' for users and developers.[28]

Microsoft will cover more of the new features and improvements in Windows 8 at the BUILD developer conference, scheduled for September 13-16, 2011.[29]

Touch Metro Edition Features

The main feature that was shown is the extensively redesigned user interface, optimized for touch as well as use with mice and keyboards. A new "Start screen", similar to the one in Windows Phone 7, includes live application tiles. It replaces the Start menu, being triggered by the Start button or Windows key, and is also the first screen shown on startup. The user can go to the regular desktop by choosing the "Desktop" tile or a traditional desktop-based application.

Windows 8 has a new developer platform according to Microsoft Vice President Julie Larson-Green, who called it "our new developer platform, which is...based on HTML5 and JavaScript."[30] The new applications run in full-screen, but two of them can be displayed side-by-side using "Snap". Examples of new applications that were demoed include a Twitter client, a weather application, a stock-tracking application, an RSS news feeder, and a virtual piano.

The new interface is primarily designed for 16:9 screen resolutions, with 1366×768 and larger screens able to display two Windows 8 applications. 1024×768 screens can display one Windows 8 application in full-screen, and 1024×600 screens can only use the traditional Windows desktop.[31]

Mike Angiulo confirmed at Computex 2011 that Windows 8 will use OEM Activation 3.0 instead of Windows 7 OEM Activation 2.1, which supposedly makes it less prone to cracks. |- Windows 8 features a new lock screen that tells you reminders, date, time, and the day, plus it includes how many new messages, photos, or tweets you have received. The lock screen also features a customized background which can be flicked to reveal user selection. If there is only one user it will flash his or her user avatar, user name and unlock the user and present you to the Start Screen. |- The start screen is "This Personal Mosaic of Tiles." The start screen flashes user tiles with live info when you enter it. It says Start at the top and displays user name and avatar on the right. Microsoft has used vibrant colors to clean the UI. A Windows Store logo (purple) has a shopping bag with the Windows Logo in the start screen. Reference :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwFuHUzwtB0

Hardware requirements

Microsoft has confirmed that the system requirements for Windows 8 will be the same as or lower than those of Windows 7(SEE BELOW).[26][32] [33]

Windows 8 and Seven Hardware requirements

Computers that contain this sticker met the requirements for Windows 7.]] Microsoft has published the minimum specifications for a system to run Windows 7.[34] Requirements for the 32-bit version are similar to that of premium editions of Vista, but are higher for 64-bit versions. Microsoft has released an upgrade advisor that determines if a computer is compatible with Windows 7. Although the Nvidia GeForce FX (5xxx) series graphics cards meet the minimum hardware requirement, nVidia has decided not to produce Windows 7 compatible drivers for anything below the GeForce 6 Series.

Minimum hardware requirements for Windows 7[34]
Architecture 32-bit 64-bit
Processor 1 GHz x86 processor 1 GHz x86-64 processor
Memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
Graphics Card DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM driver model 1.0
(Not absolutely necessary; only required for Aero)
HDD free space 16 GB of free disk space 20 GB of free disk space
Optical drive DVD-ROM drive[35] (Only to install from DVD-ROM media)

Additional requirements to use certain features:[34]

  • Windows XP Mode (Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise): Requires an additional 1 GB of RAM and additional 15 GB of available hard disk space. The requirement for a processor capable of hardware virtualization has been lifted.[36]
  • Windows Media Center (included in Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise), requires a TV tuner to receive and record TV.

Physical memory limits

Maximum limits on physical memory (RAM) that Windows 7 can address vary depending on both the Windows version and between 32-bit and 64-bit versions.[37] The following table specifies the maximum physical memory limits supported:

Physical memory limits for Windows 7 versions[37]
Version Limit in 32-bit Windows Limit in 64-bit Windows
Windows 7 Ultimate 4 GB 192 GB
Windows 7 Enterprise
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Home Premium 16 GB
Windows 7 Home Basic 8 GB
Windows 7 Starter 2 GB —

Processor limits

The maximum total number of logical processors[38] in a PC that Windows 7 supports is: 32[39] for 32-bit, 256[40] for 64-bit.

The maximum number of physical processors of a PC that Windows 7 supports is: 2 for Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate; 1 for Starter, Home Basic, and Home Premium.[41]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Sinofsky shows off Windows 8 at D9". CNET. Retrieved June 2, 2011.
  2. ^ "Microsoft Announces Support of System on a Chip Architectures From Intel, AMD, and ARM for Next Version of Windows". Microsoft. January 5, 2011. Retrieved January 5, 2011.
  3. ^ Rosoff, Matt (January 5, 2011). "OK, So Windows Is Coming To ARM Tablets...Someday (MSFT)". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved January 5, 2011.
  4. ^ "Leak: Windows 8 M1 Build 7850 Screenshots".
  5. ^ Thurrott, Paul (April 4, 2011). "Windows 8 Secrets: Windows Explorer Ribbon". SuperSite for Windows. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
  6. ^ "Registry Hack Enables Windows 8 M1 Webcam, Modern Reader, Ribbon & Task UI".
  7. ^ "Leaked Windows 8 M1 Build 7850 Screenshots".
  8. ^ "Windows 8 Build 7927 x86 leak".
  9. ^ "Windows 8 6.2.7927.x86fre screenshots ".
  10. ^ "Windows 8 (7927) - UltraWindows.nl". 29 august 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ "Windows 8 Build 7955 x86 leak".
  12. ^ "Windows 8 - UltraWindows.nl". 15 juni 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ "Windows Server 8 Build 7959 x64 leak".
  14. ^ http://wordswithmeaning.org/2011/07/windows-8-first-impressions.html. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  15. ^ "Microsoft begins shipping Windows 8 Build 7971 via Connect". Windows 8 Center. March 29, 2011. {{cite news}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  16. ^ "Windows 8 Aero Light UI Revealed". Windows 8 News. March 16, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2011.
  17. ^ http://www.itproportal.com/2011/06/21/windows-8-build-7989-leaked-features-many-new-enhancements/
  18. ^ Thurrott, Paul. "Windows 8 Secrets: Welcome Screen". SuperSite for Windows. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
  19. ^ Thurrott, Paul (April 5, 2011). "Windows 8 Secrets: Modern Reader". SuperSite for Windows. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
  20. ^ Thurrott, Paul (April 06, 2011). "Windows 8 Secrets: Aero Auto-Colorization". SuperSite for Windows. Retrieved April 10, 2011. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  21. ^ Thurrott, Paul (April 5, 2011). "Windows 8 Secrets: Internet Explorer Immersive". SuperSite for Windows. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
  22. ^ "Windows 8 "Hybrid Boot" discovered".
  23. ^ "Windows 8 Portable Workspace, push notifications & other apps discovered".
  24. ^ a b Ballmer, Steve. "Steve Ballmer: Microsoft Developer Forum". Microsoft News Center. Microsoft Corporation. Retrieved May 26, 2011.
  25. ^ Keizer, Gregg. "Microsoft backpedals from Ballmer's Windows 8 comments". Computerworld Inc. Retrieved May 26, 2011.
  26. ^ a b "Microsoft Computex D9 Conference on Engadget.com".
  27. ^ "Previewing 'Windows 8' at Microsoft Website".
  28. ^ http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2011/08/15/welcome-to-building-windows-8.aspx
  29. ^ "Windows BUILD by Microsoft".
  30. ^ Peter Bright (June 13, 2011). "Why Microsoft has made developers horrified about coding for Windows 8". Arstechnica. Retrieved June 28, 2011.
  31. ^ http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2011/20110603_microsoft_demos_windows_8_at_first_public_event.htm
  32. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p92QfWOw88I
  33. ^ http://www.windows8news.com/2010/06/28/windows-8-tablet-pc-hardware-requirements/
  34. ^ a b c "Windows 7 system requirements". Microsoft.
  35. ^ Any optical drive that can read DVD-ROM media.
  36. ^ "Windows Virtual PC – no hardware virtualization update now available for download".
  37. ^ a b "Memory Limits for Windows Releases". Microsoft. Retrieved June 25, 2010.
  38. ^ A logical processor is either: 1) One of the two handlers of thread of instructions of one of the number of cores of one of the number of physical processors with support for HyperThreading; or 2) One of the number of cores of one of the number of physical processors without support for HyperThreading.
  39. ^ 32 cores without support for HyperThreading, 16 cores with support for HyperThreading.
  40. ^ 256 cores without support for HyperThreading, 128 cores with support for HyperThreading.
  41. ^ "Processor limits for Windows 7". Microsoft.com. Retrieved November 29, 2010.

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