Are you waiting for new version of Operating System? If yes now wait is about to over.Apparently the next major evolution in Microsoft operating systems is about nine months away.
Pocket-lint.com quoted a Microsoft spokesperson during CES when asked about the potential Windows 8 launch window.
"Windows releases come round about every three years and this year will be three years in October since we launched Windows 7. So I think that's a good guideline to consider," the company rep reportedly said.
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| Possible outlook of window 8 |
All the changes revolve around what Microsoft is calling the "Metro UI," which allows users to have complete customization on their home page, including widgets, RSS readers, weather information, date/time, etc.
Metro UI will also have deep multitasking chops, giving users the ability to easily toggle back and forth between different apps and websites. The prototype unit shown at BUILD looks similar to an iPad, with virtually no buttons on the device itself. Microsoft wants touch input to be the main control mechanism, but in a way that's new and different - not just tapping, but swiping and gesturing.
When the beta launches, so will the Windows Store - the recently announced digital storefront that will allow users to pay for software and download it right away. The idea is that users will no longer need to jump around to third-party download sites and can get all their content from one central platform.
The Windows Store will launch with only free content at first, but premium downloads will be available in the following months.
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| Log on page of window 8 |
Some Features of Window 8:
Cloud Backup Using Azure :
A job post on the Microsoft Career Site states that Windows 8 will be having Online Backup Solutions. They are making it more reliable using the cloud computing and Windows Azure.
Improvement In Windows Authentication :
Another job post in the Microsoft career site states that the security and the authentication in Win 8 will be improved using Strong 2-factor and modern biometrics authentication. The programming and the testing background will also be polished. Win 8 will be more secured making it secure using your Smart Cards, Phone, Biometrics and OTP.
Desktop as a Service :
Many of you must be aware about the Virtualization in Win 7 i.e. you can boot into Win 7 Enterprise or Ultimate Edition into your copy of Win 7 using Windows VM. This features will also be improved in Win 8, many minimal amount of information is available at present but lets hope for the best from Microsoft where right now compatibility is a Major issue.
Dedup :: New Storage Reduction Feature :
As per the leaked information there will be a new added feature in Win 8 i.e Dedup. This is a storage reduction features which will deal with the clusters of the drive and the Cloud of Windows Azure. No proper information is available right now, lets hope some thing quite good for cloud users.
Apart from all the above things it will be having major changes and upgradation in its Touch Screen support, Battery Identity Management, Biometric Support, etc. Also, it will have a faster boot up and Microsoft will be having and app store for Win 8 to beat the Apple and Android market.
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