Microsoft has revealed details of a login system for the next version of Windows based around pictures a user stores on a touch screen device, and comes in three different packages:
- (1) 64-bit version – Only the OS
- (2) 32-bit version – Only the OS
- (3) 64-bit version with developer tools
Windows 8 is the first edition of Windows which will work on both ARM based tablets and traditional x86 (as well as x32 and x64) PCs based on ARM processors from Intel and AMD.
Windows 8 Minimum System Requirements
It is reported that Windows 8 is expected to have the same system requirements as Windows 7, and will run on existing PCs/laptops that run Windows 7. Here are the following minimum system requirements to run Windows 8:
Processor: 1GHz or faster 32-bit or 64-bit processor
RAM: 1GB (32-bit) or 2GB (64-bit)
HD Space: 16GB for 32-bit (or 20GB for 64-bit)
Windows To Go
The “Windows To Go” seems to be an exciting feature that basically allows Windows 8 to boot from a USB device (called as Live USB), including user’s programs, settings and files. The feature is designed to work with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, and on both legacy NIOS and UDFI firmware. However, Microsoft says that a user will not be able to “Hibernate” with this feature. “Windows To Go” is a new feature in Windows 8 that enables enterprise administrators to create USB drives containing complete, managed Windows images that users can use to boot and run Windows on any Windows 7 or Windows 8 capable computer. Windows To Go makes it possible for employees to use a managed device whether they work from home, a client office or in a free seating environment Another interesting thing about this feature is that, if the USB drive is removed, Windows will automatically freeze, but will continue to operate if the USB drive is inserted back in the next 60 seconds after removal.
Windows Store
To compete with Apple, Windows has confirmed the introduction of a Windows Store, similar to Mac App Store, which allows users to browse through Windows applications, while developers can publish their Metro-style apps on Windows 8 devices
Windows 8 User Interface
Windows 8 certainly has got a mind blowing interactive UI, which has been extensively redesigned to a “Metro-style” design, which shows the most important information to you, embodies simplicity, and gives you full control over it. The UI is designed to provide a fluid and intuitive interaction and navigation with touch, or a mouse and keyboard. Windows Logon Screen – Unlike the traditional way of entering a password to unlock the screen, Windows 8 can be unlocked by just tapping on the right areas of the screen.
Improved Windows Defender
The Windows Defender which was first released with Windows Vista is getting a security upgrade with the upcoming Windows 8. This would probably edge-our third-party antivirus and anti-malware programs. Windows Defender will become a full-fledged anti-malware solution for Windows 8. This will include protection against all types of malware such as virus, worms, Trojans and root kits. In addition to that, Windows Defender will provide real-time detection and protection from malware threats using a file system filter, and will interface with Windows secured boot, which is another security feature.
Internet Explorer 10
The developer preview of Windows 8 comes with a Metro version of Internet Explore (IE) 10. Since it is a preview version, it does not support any browser plug-ins and extension – including Adobe Flash and Microsoft Silver light. However, it will feature full screen browsing mode by default, implements several new HTML5 capabilities, turbochargers HTML5 performance, and adds some security options for Web applications.
some more features are bellow
1. All Windows 7 applications will run natively on Windows 8
2. Security update notifications have been minimized to the lower right of the log-in screen
3. Refreshed Windows Task Manager suspends apps when they're not running on-screen
4. New "Reset and Refresh PC" functions enable simplified system wipe and restore
5. Hyper virtualization software comes pre-loaded on Windows 8
6. Multi-monitor support now enables a single background across screens, as well as monitor-specific task bars
7. Multi-touch support enabled for Internet Explorer 10
8. Magnifier function enhanced for desktop manipulation
9. Optional thumb-by-thumb input mode
10. Sky Drive storage support integrated into all cloud-based apps
11. Metro-style refresh for Mail, Photos, Calendar and People apps with Windows Live ID
12. Settings roam allows for preferences to sync across a user's Windows 8 devices
13. Continued update support for Windows 8 Developer Preview Beta
14. Even a Lenovo S10 (first-gen Atom + 1GB of RAM) can "run" Windows 8
15. There's "no overlays" with Windows 8; Metro-style goodness is baked into the core
16. Both Metro-style and conventional Win32 apps will be sold in the Windows Store
17. Windows 8 devices equipped with an NFC chip will be able to use a tap-to-share feature to either send content from one device to another, or simply receive content from something like an NFC-equipped card.
18. Logins will use a photo-based system
19. Apps will be able to natively connect and understand one another (if written as such)
20. Built-in antivirus software will ship in Windows 8
21. There will not be a different edition of Windows 8 for tablets, and presumably, not for Media Centers either
22. It's unclear how many "editions" (Home, Professional, Ultimate, etc.) of Windows 8 there will be
23. ARM devices will be supported, but not in the developer preview
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