INTRODUCING WINDOWS 8

• Windows 8 is the current release of the Windows Operating System, produced by Microsoft.

• Windows 8 was released to manufacturing on August 1, 2012, and was released for general availability on October 26, 2012.

• Windows 8 is a new kind of device combining laptop, desktop and tablet operating system together.

Windows 8 is all about the Metro interface - a collection of tiles linked to programs. Simply sweep through the wall of information and images, then tap the program you want to run.

Technology FeaturesWindows 8 includes features including:

• native USB 3.0 support

• Microsoft account integration

• Windows Store, the ability to boot from USB Flash drives with Windows to go

• Basic Navigation

• Windows 8 features a new lock screen, which includes a date and time display, along with the ability to display notifications from apps

• App groups

• Quick access Menu

• Easy access

Advantages

• a nifty app store

• much faster start-up

• Quick Installation

• Improved search function

• Much faster to boot and shutdown

• Windows 8 has a better interface than Windows 7

• Low Price

Disadvantages

• Very difficult to move between screens

• Desktop Apps are hard to find

• There is no option to turn tiles into icons

System specifications for the Windows 8 technology

Windows 8: system requirements

• Processor 1GHz or faster• RAM 1GB (32bit) or 2GB (64bit)• Hard disk space 16GB (32bit) or 20GB (64bit)• Graphics card Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics

device or higher

Summary of Business Expectations

• About 25% retailers said they are making plans to upgrade, with 17% saying they'll start their upgrade this year.

• Business Insider heard from one IT professional who manages 5,000 PCs and is in the process of upgrading to Windows 8.

Summary

Windows 8 is basically a complete new look to Windows 7

The metro UI is fast fluid and does a great jobof getting the information you need straight to you

Recommendations

• My recommendation is if you are happy with Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 then stay with that operating system. If you are buying a new computer, laptop or tablet with a touch-screen then consider upgrading to Windows 8.

• If you don’t own a touch-screen computer then you may find the new system to be a little fiddly to use.

Questions???? :)