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    This document discusses the key features and roadmap of Windows 8. It introduces the two main interfaces - Metro and Classic. Metro is optimized for touchscreens and mobile devices while Classic is similar to previous Windows desktop interfaces. Windows 8 will run on PCs, tablets, phones and gaming consoles. It had developer previews in 2011 and a general release in 2012. The Start screen introduces a new tile-based interface replacing the Start menu. Windows Store allows downloading apps to devices.

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    This document discusses the key features and roadmap of Windows 8. It introduces the two main interfaces - Metro and Classic. Metro is optimized for touchscreens and mobile devices while Classic is similar to previous Windows desktop interfaces. Windows 8 will run on PCs, tablets, phones and gaming consoles. It had developer previews in 2011 and a general release in 2012. The Start screen introduces a new tile-based interface replacing the Start menu. Windows Store allows downloading apps to devices.

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    VijayKumar Nishad
    This document discusses the key features and roadmap of Windows 8. It introduces the two main interfaces - Metro and Classic. Metro is optimized for touchscreens and mobile devices while Classic is similar to previous Windows desktop interfaces. Windows 8 will run on PCs, tablets, phones and gaming consoles. It had developer previews in 2011 and a general release in 2012. The Start screen introduces a new tile-based interface replacing the Start menu. Windows Store allows downloading apps to devices.

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    Vijaykumar Nishad
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    WHAT IS WINDOWS 8
    Next version of Microsoft Windows
    Next-generation development platform New way of thinking about UI and UX

    The most revolutionary software Microsoft ever shipped

    ROADMAP OF WINDOWS 8
    2011
    Windows 8 Developer Preview Windows 8 Consumer Preview

    2012
    Windows 8 Release Preview

    2013
    Windows 8 RTM Windows 8 Release Windows Phone 8, Xbox 720

    September 13

    February 29

    May 31

    August 1

    October 26

    TWO WORLDS OF WINDOWS 8

    METRO

    CLASSIC

    Targeted Platforms

    TARGETED PLATFORMS
    Windows 8 is effective combination of mobile and desktop OS All of the versions of Windows 8 have shared core

    TARGETED PLATFORMS
    Desktop PCs

    TARGETED PLATFORMS

    Tablets

    TARGETED PLATFORMS

    Phones

    TARGETED PLATFORMS

    Gaming Consoles

    Versioning

    VERSIONS
    Windows 8
    Baseline version of Windows 8 for consumers Runs on PC and x86-based tablets

    Windows RT

    Windows 8 Pro

    Special version of Windows 8 for ARM Runs only on ARM-based tablets and PCs Supports only METRO part of the OS Cannot be purchased, preinstalled on device

    Advanced version of Windows 8 for business Runs on PC and x86-based tablets Enhanced virtualization, file system encryption

    Windows Phone 8

    Windows 8 Enterprise

    Advanced version of Windows 8 for enterprise Runs on PC Enhanced virtualization, advanced security PC management and deployment Windows To Go

    Special version of Windows 8 for mobile phones Supports only METRO part of the OS Still has a lot of differences despite shared OS core Cannot be purchased, preinstalled on device

    SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
    Windows8 Works Great on the Same Hardware that Powers Windows7 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

    User Interface

    WHAT IS METRO
    Typography based design language by Microsoft First appearance on Windows Phone 7

    METRO DESIGN

    Make your application feels like canvas with lots of things to explore

    METRO DESIGN

    Design made easy with clear guidelines Microsoft has clear guidelines on everything Fonts, colors and positioning are driven by guidelines Guideline not a rule

    Visit next resources


    Font guidelines Color guidelines Layout guidelines

    Metro style Apps


    XAML
    C/C++ C#, VB

    Desktop Apps

    HTML / CSS
    JavaScript (Chakra)
    HTML JS
    C C++ C# VB

    Model Controller

    View

    Windows Runtime APIs


    System Services

    Communication & Data

    Graphics & Media


    Application Model

    Devices & Printing


    Internet Explorer
    Win32

    .NET SL

    Windows Kernel Services

    Kernel

    REVOLUTION OF START MENU

    Applications

    WINDOWS APPLICATIONS

    Key characteristics Immersive Full screen Touch-optimized Good for both mobile and desktop

    WINDOWS STORE APPLICATIONS


    Windows Store
    How they got distributed?

    WINDOWS STORE APPLICATIONS


    Programming Alternatives

    C++/CX

    Features

    WINDOWS 8 FEATURES

    There is lots of more than this.

    WINDOWS WEAKNESSES
    A Whole new Interface to Introduce Start Menu All Softwares are not Compatible with it

    Windows7 VS Windows8

    The Start Screen


    Window 7 At start screen we
    have Desktop with a Start Menu toolbar.

    Windows 8 At Start screen there is


    all new Metro UI.

    Task Management
    Window 7 A simple and easy to handle
    Task Manager dialog box

    Window 8 A Whole New Task

    manager dialog box with more details of running applications.

    Interface Issues
    Windows 7 The interface of it was same as earlier versions with little changes

    Windows 8 All new interface which is hard to understand at the beginning for a newbie. Every window is having a ribbon with it.

    Lock Screen
    Windows 7 No Lock Screen
    Feature in it.

    Windows 8 A new lock

    screen feature which allows to lock your PC/ Laptop same as a Smartphone.

    Copy Style
    Windows 7 Old Copy Style.

    Windows 8 All new Copy Style.

    POLL VERDICT

    Poll
    4% 20% 6% 45%

    Windows Store

    How they got distributed?

    I'll upgrade my existing PC to Windows 8 as soon as it's available. I plan to download and test the Windows 8 beta before deciding. I'll stick with Windows 7, thank you very much. I want no part of any current or future Microsoft operating system. Other

    25%

    Explore your world though

    Windows 8 Apps

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