I made it for oscd subject. IT-3rd year

1. JUILEE KHARAT -
12101A1001
MAYURI KUMBHAR -
12101A1013
DIPIKA MAYEKAR -
12101A1016

2.  Windows 8 is an operating system produced
by
Microsoft for use on personal computers,
including
home and business desktops, laptops, tablets,
and
home theater PCs.
 Windows 8 introduces significant changes to
the
operating system's graphical user interface
and
platform; such as a new interface design

3.  Development of this operating system
started before the release of its predecessor
in 2009.
 Its existence was first announced in January
2011 at Consumer Electronics Show.
 During its development and test
phases, Microsoft released three pre-release
versions:
 Developer Preview (September 13, 2011)
 Consumer Preview (February 29, 2012)
 Release Preview (May 31, 2012)

4.  On August 1, 2012, Windows 8 graduated
from the development stage and was
released to manufacturing.
 Windows 8 is scheduled for general
availability on October 26, 2012

5.  Windows 8 works great on the same
hardware that powers Windows 7:
 Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
 RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-
bit)
 Hard disk space: 16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB
(64-bit)
 Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9
graphics device with WDDM driver

6.  Additional requirements to use certain
features:-
 To use touch, you need a tablet or a monitor
that supports multitouch.
 To access the Windows Store and to
download and run apps, you need an active
Internet connection and a screen resolution
of at least 1024 x 768.
 To snap apps, you need a screen resolution
of at least 1366 x 768.
 Internet access (ISP fees might apply)

7. So what does that mean?
 Windows 8 is for home users
 Windows 8 Professional is for
business users
 Windows 8 Enterprise is for SA users
 Windows 8 RT is for ARM devices

8. The touch factor
 Allow users to use Windows with the touch
interface as well as with mouse and
keyboard.
 Allow users to do two things at one by
clicking the tiles along the side.
 Work really fast and fluid to get between
your running app.

9.  Windows Explorer Ribbon
 Allow users to optimize Explorer for file
management tasks.
 Create logical and reliable locations in a
streamline experience.
 Bring back the most relevant and requested
features from the Windows XP era.

10. New File Copy Confirmation Dialog
Box
 It is designed to make life easier.
 Show individual progress bars when you have
multiple copy operations occurring
simultaneously.
 Allow to pause a copy operation, if you want to
give preference to another operation.

11. Native USB support
 Still supporting USB 1.0 and USB 2.0
devices.
 In the meantime, USB 3.0 will offer 10 times
faster than USB 2.0 and much better power
management.

12. An app store for Windows
 In the Windows Store, you can search for or
browse thousands of apps, all grouped in
easy to find categories.
 All of the apps you’ll see in the Store for
Windows 8 Release Preview are free.
 You’ll always know what’s interesting, new,
and popular.

13. REMOVED FEATURES
 Traditional Start Button & Start Menu
 Windows Aero, Transparent Glass, & Flip 3D
 No Windows 8 Desktop Gadgets
 Command Bar get replaced by new Ribbon
 DVD Playback & Windows Media Center
 Previous Versions & Windows Backup and
Restore
 Parental Control is now family safety on
Windows 8
 Windows Update Desktop Notifications