2. 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
3. ROADMAP OF
WINDOWS 8
2011
2012
Windows 8
Developer Preview
Windows 8
Consumer Preview
Windows 8
Release Preview
September 13
February 29
May 31
2013
Windows 8
RTM
August 1
Windows 8
Release
October 26
Windows Phone 8,
Xbox 720
12. VERSIONS
Windows 8
Baseline version of Windows 8 for consumers
Runs on PC and x86-based tablets
Windows 8 Pro
Advanced version of Windows 8 for business
Runs on PC and x86-based tablets
Enhanced virtualization, file system encryption
Windows 8 Enterprise
Advanced version of Windows 8 for enterprise
Runs on PC
Enhanced virtualization, advanced security
PC management and deployment
Windows To Go
Windows RT
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
Windows Phone 8
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
13. 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
18. 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
19. Metro style Apps
Model
Controller
View
XAML
C/C++
Desktop Apps
HTML / CSS
C#, VB
JavaScript
(Chakra)
HTML
JS
C
C++
C#
VB
Win32
.NE
T
SL
Kernel
System Services
Windows Runtime APIs
Communication
& Data
Graphics &
Media
Application Model
Devices &
Printing
Internet
Explorer
Windows Kernel Services
29. The Start Screen
Window 7ï At start screen we
have Desktop with a Start Menu toolbar.
Windows 8ï At Start screen there is
all new Metro UI.
30. Task Management
Window 7ï A simple and easy to handle
Task Manager dialog box
Window 8ï A Whole New Task
manager dialog box with more details of
running applications.
31. Interface Issues
Windows 7ï The interface of it
was same as earlier versions with
little changes
Windows 8ï All new interface which
is hard to understand at the
beginning for a newbie. Every
window is having a ribbon with it.
32. Lock Screen
Windows 7ï No Lock Screen
Feature in it.
Windows 8ï A new lock
screen feature which allows to lock
your PC/ Laptop same as a
Smartphone.
34. POLL VERDICT
Poll
4%
6%
20%
How they got distributed?
45%
25%
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
Windows Store