Eight Facts About Windows 8

Friday (10/26/2012) Microsoft inaugurated the launch of Windows 8 in the world. The operating system brings a number of changes compared to its predecessor, ranging from display interface, the application's behavior, and how to upgrade and install a new one.
Well, for those who are still not familiar with Windows 8, a series of the following facts may help to identify the operating system is better.

1. Availability
Windows 8 can already be downloaded from Microsoft's official site starting on October 26, 2012. In addition to this online method, available in the Windows 8 installation package pieces of traditional DVDs.
2. Price
Upgrades online Windows 8 is available for users of Windows XP, Vista and 7. For users who purchase the operating system or the computer with one of these operating systems before June 2, 2012, online upgrade Windows 8 appreciated 40 U.S. dollars.
For users who purchase the operating system or the computer with one of these operating systems are between June 2, 2012 until January 31, 2013, provided a discounted upgrade so just pay 14.99 U.S. dollars only.
The version of Windows 8 in the form of pieces of DVDs sold 70 U.S. dollars.
3. Differences between versions of Windows 8
Windows 8: It is the most basic version targeting the casual user. Its features include the display of new Start Screen, the main applications such as Mail, Music, Calendar, Internet Explorer 10, Windows Store, and the desktop.
Windows 8 Pro: This version has all the standard features of Windows 8 plus a number of other functions that are useful for power users such as BitLocker, hyper-v client, domain join, encrypting file system, group policy support, and remote desktop hosting.
Windows RT: This is a version of Windows 8 is used in tablet devices based on ARM. Unlike the other two versions, Windows RT can not run applications designed for desktop computers (x86 / 64). It will only run applications that are available from the Windows Store only.
4. Hardware Requirements
To be able to run Windows 8, a computer must have at least:

    Processor speed 1 GHz or faster
    1 GB of RAM for 32-bit version or 2 GB for 64-bit versions
    Hard disk space of 16 GB untujk 32-bit version or 20 GB for 64-bit versions
    Graphics processor that is compatible with DirectX 9

To run an application obtained from the Windows Store, the user must have a monitor with 1024x768 resolution or more. A minimum resolution of 1366x768 is required to perform the function of "snap" so that applications from the Windows Store more easily organized.
5. Interaction with New Interface
One of the biggest changes in WIndows 8 is the removal of the "Start" from the desktop. Instead, Microsoft provides a screen "Start Screen" contains a list of applications installed on the computer, which are arranged in a checkerboard pattern with thumbnail (tiles).
In general, the new interface in Windows 8 is more compatible with notebooks than desktops because the touchpad on a notebook provides a touch gesture input options - like on a tablet device - which works better on Windows 8 than the mouse interface.
However, with a little adjustment, users can also use the mouse to navigate in Windows 8 without problems.
6. Shop Windows Application Store
In Windows 8, users can find the Windows Store app store icon similar to Apple's App Store on the Mac OS. From here, users can download applications designed specifically for Windows 8.
Users of Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro can run Windows applications - including the old applications that are designed for windows 7 - from the desktop as in the previous operating system.
7. Cloud Connection
Different from its predecessor, Windows 8 is designed for cloud / operating system provides applications SkyDrive, which is Microsoft's cloud storage service built-in. SkyDrive will also present the latest in Microsoft Office and will be the default storage for documents so that users can access them from any type of device.
8. Differences-and similarities-Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8
WIndows 8 and WIndows Phone 8 has some similarities in terms of the kernel that is used so that applications created for Windows 8 will also be able to run on Windows Phone 8.
To date it has not happened and the two operating systems are still standing apart, but Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, said that Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 is being evolved into one single platform.