Windows 8 is soon to arrive. However, do you wait for an operating system (OS) that has been battle tested or risk possible bugs on opening day availability? Take a look at whether or not the differences in the upcoming Windows 8 are a better match for you. Either way there will be lot of hype.
What’s Inside?
Windows 7 requires a 32-bit or 64-bit AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.) or Intel processor while Windows 8 looks for the same and also adds ARM (32-bit embedded microprocessor) support. Keep in mind that ARM requires specifically compiled applications. System requirements remain the same for both Windows OS set at 1GHz processor with 1GB RAM for 32-bit (64-bit takes 2GB).
Windows 7 requires a 32-bit or 64-bit AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.) or Intel processor while Windows 8 looks for the same and also adds ARM (32-bit embedded microprocessor) support. Keep in mind that ARM requires specifically compiled applications. System requirements remain the same for both Windows OS set at 1GHz processor with 1GB RAM for 32-bit (64-bit takes 2GB).
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Windows 8 has been specially designed to be compatible with new touch screen and tablet technology. This is an OS that will be able to run on virtually any application.
Windows 8 has been specially designed to be compatible with new touch screen and tablet technology. This is an OS that will be able to run on virtually any application.
Interface
Although Windows 8 still offers many familiar navigation applications there are several changes. o Start Menu – This recognizable button in the bottom left hand corner has been replaced by a ‘start screen’ similar to the Windows phone or Kinect application. o View – Programs will be able to work in full or split screen tile mode. o Windows 7 desktop – Traditional Windows desktop view will still be available on Windows 8. o Windows Explorer – A ribbon of office-style interface will be upgraded with Windows 8.
Although Windows 8 still offers many familiar navigation applications there are several changes. o Start Menu – This recognizable button in the bottom left hand corner has been replaced by a ‘start screen’ similar to the Windows phone or Kinect application. o View – Programs will be able to work in full or split screen tile mode. o Windows 7 desktop – Traditional Windows desktop view will still be available on Windows 8. o Windows Explorer – A ribbon of office-style interface will be upgraded with Windows 8.
Finger-Friendly Metro
As mentioned, Windows 8 has been designed for touch screen technology. This is called their Metro interface. It surpasses Window 7′s attempt and offers such things as ‘palm rejection’ which recognizes when your palm accidentally brushes against an unintended app as well as ‘fuzzy hit targeting’ which recognizes where your intended touch command should be.
As mentioned, Windows 8 has been designed for touch screen technology. This is called their Metro interface. It surpasses Window 7′s attempt and offers such things as ‘palm rejection’ which recognizes when your palm accidentally brushes against an unintended app as well as ‘fuzzy hit targeting’ which recognizes where your intended touch command should be.
Lock Screen and Spell Check
This new look once you lock or put to sleep your OS, offers a large time and date font with push notifications including e-mail alerts and Wi-Fi availability. Plus, there is now a Universal spell check across Metro applications.
This new look once you lock or put to sleep your OS, offers a large time and date font with push notifications including e-mail alerts and Wi-Fi availability. Plus, there is now a Universal spell check across Metro applications.
Faster Boot Time, Less Memory Use and Re-Load Change
Windows 8 will surpass Windows 7 in booting up due to a new partial hibernation mode as well as a completely revamped loading process. Memory will be using less RAM than Windows 7 as well as minimum running processes. Also, files will stay in place during a re-load or re-fresh command.
Windows 8 will surpass Windows 7 in booting up due to a new partial hibernation mode as well as a completely revamped loading process. Memory will be using less RAM than Windows 7 as well as minimum running processes. Also, files will stay in place during a re-load or re-fresh command.
Task Manager
This application has also been re-designed allowing better tools, a start-up disable option, application tracking and simpler Windows Explorer restart capability.
This application has also been re-designed allowing better tools, a start-up disable option, application tracking and simpler Windows Explorer restart capability.
Overall Windows 8 will bring users up to speed with Apple’s advanced technology such as touch screen and other interface options. The problems will arise, as usual, with any bugs that may squeak through as well as re-learning an entirely new OS. You may want to sit back and wait a few months to see how others fare with Windows 8 and then make your move.
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