What Are The New Features In The Upcoming Windows 8 OS

There is much excitement for the next version of the Microsoft Windows OS, which is codenamed Windows 8. One of the main differences between Windows 8 and previous versions is that it is touch screen optimized, although it is still possible to interact with the system through traditional mouse, keyboard, and pens. The said OS can run on either ARM or x86 processors, although applications written specifically for the latter won’t be able to run on ARM-based tablets. 

Unlike other previous versions, Windows 8 can be run from a flash drive, a feature aptly called Windows to Go. It comes with two new recovery functions as well, refresh and restore, which are easier and more convenient options than the typical re-installation. 

 Windows 8 tablet, laptops, and full-size computers will sport a new UI, popularly known as Metro. With this new interface, computer users will be greeted by large tiles that are actually shortcuts to apps. Apps on the new Metro user interface display bits of info on the tile itself, even if you haven’t clicked it yet. For instance, one tile can display current temperature and weather conditions.  Another noteworthy feature of Windows 8 tablets is that you can run or view two applications at the same time. No existing operating system for tablet’s have such capability. 

Metro draws heavily from the principles of classic Swiss graphic design which puts emphasis on simplicity and cleanliness. The said user interface is very sophisticated, and as one review puts it succinctly, it is functional as it is attractive. 

Windows 8 is very promising, and you might want to get one if you put a premium on speed, ease-of-use, responsiveness, and aesthetic appeal. Although Microsoft only gave 2012 as to when the OS will be released, many speculate public beta will be made available by February, and full software release by middle of this year. Fortunately, the developer release of Windows runs smoothly on systems optimized for Windows Vista or 7. So when the new OS is released, you can just opt to upgrade your older system.

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