Twitter updates on the Windows 8 introduces support for lists and multiple accounts

Important news from Twitter, which in recent hours have updated their official client for Windows 8. The previous release dated back to last spring and now in many users were waiting for an update. The update brings a number of bug fixes , but also adds some new features , first of all the ability to make the login to multiple accounts .

Also present was the support to the lists so now, when you view the profile of a user (or your own), you can view the associated lists. Finally, you can create lists of pin and / or the individual profiles directly to the Start screen.

via

Microsoft introduced a free My Server applications for Windows 8

Since the release of Windows 8, Microsoft has its own Windows 8 applications developed for the new system. A few days ago we reported that Microsoft's launch of Microsoft Dynamics Business Analyzer application for business people , now, Microsoft is also Windows Store shelves Free My Server applications.

Application description so: Windows 8 and the Windows RT PC users, you can use it to access and edit shared files on a server running Windows Server 2012 Essentials system. You can also use it to search for on your Windows 8/RT PC documents and shared folders on the server. It even allows the user to access the server recently opened files, even if the application was not connected to the server.

My Server also allows other users, devices and alert the user management server, but also play streaming media files from the server-side support in Windows 8 PC. Microsoft Windows Phone users also launched a similar free My Server application, Windows 8 is equivalent to an extension.

For the development of the new system, Microsoft should continue to introduce new Windows application and continue to improve the existing applications.

Original from: Neowin

Copyright notice: the original compiler reproduced, be sure the form of hyperlinks original source marked information

Nokia Lumia Pad: a new concept of “killer” iPad on Windows

Despite the conviction of Stephen Elop is that Nokia does not make sense to release its own tablet in the near future, the French designer has developed a concept Zhupen Zhai Nokia Pad, which describes appearance of such a device. According to the designer, the tablet in this guise becomes worthy alternative line of popular iPad.

When you first look at the concept he looked through the features of the smartphone Lumia 920, stretched to the size of a tablet computer probably like to the iPad. However, during a cute and magnificence he cannot refuse. Differences from a top WP-smartphone is the location and size of the physical buttons on the side of the device and position the rear camera, which takes the same position as that of the iPad, rather than the other Windows-tablet Surface.

The concept of hardware environment Nokia Lumia Pad, no doubt, looks very stylish, well harmonizing with soft stuffing device, which performs the role of Windows RT.

Pulls a gadget for the title “killer” iPad. However does one feel?

Samsung brings the first touch-screen monitor to work with Windows 8

Samsung introduced a new line of monitors seventh series. One of the models, which will be officially presented at CES 2013 in Las Vegas, received a touch screen with multitouch support.

Samsung SC770 is the first Korean company monitor that supports multiple touch and optimized to work with the operating system Windows 8. For ease of use design 24-inch screen allows for tilt angle of 60 degrees. The display uses MVA LCD panel resolution of 1080p. The maximum brightness is up to 250 cd / m², 5000:1 static contrast ratio, pixel response time - 5 ms. The monitor has HDMI-out, two built-in speakers rated at 3 watts each port and USB, used for the touchscreen.

In 27-inch non-touch model SC750 (1920 × 1080) the brightness threshold is increased to 300 cd / m ², through the use of a matrix WVA LED. The static contrast ratio of 5000:1, pixel response time - 5 ms, acoustic design is not provided. The rest of the specifications SC750 repeat performance version SC770. The design of the model has a translation of the screen in portrait orientation, adjustable height and angle.

SC750 and SC770 delivery worldwide company will begin in the first three months of 2013. The third version of the monitor Samsung - SB970 - is classified as professional monitors and calibrated at the factory.

Windows 9 already ready for next summer? (Rumors)

Windows 8 was definitely the undisputed star of this 2012, early in the year with the rumors about the new features in the second with reviews, tests and criticism / praise coming from any expert or enthusiast PC Windows. This end of the year could be different, and just today have new rumors regarding this time his successor, we are talking about Windows 9 . There are several rumors that refer to the new version of Microsoft Operating System, first point out some items that comes right from Redmond and discussing a possible debut of Windows 9 already for next summer.

It seems that the new OS is in Alpha stage, information circulated this time "environment Taiwanese" and put about by a tester who claims to be working on the testing of Windows 9 Alpha Build 9622.

From the leaked information, and also confirmed by Neowin.net, it appears that Microsoft seems to have no intention to back down on 'interface meter to return to the classic start menu, there will certainly be some adjustments but no distortion. Microsoft obviously did not comment on these rumors and certainly for the moment it will not because Windows 8 is on the market for only two months and needs to "calm" to climb the charts.

by

Windows 8 to bolster sales of Macs

Windows 8 - the foremost radical transformation of the Microsoft package within the history of the corporate - has already become, the frustration among the users. Such a weak begin of the new platform from Redmond handy competition from Apple, per the authors PCWorld. Advantage of the instant, a PC manufacturer could increase the proportion of mac desktop OS X platform on the market.

As you recognize, with “Eight” Microsoft intends to understand a tablet niche, and at identical time spur laptop sales by hybrid devices by making a brand new post-PC market. The system is homeward to figure not solely within the plates with touchscreen displays, however conjointly in personal computers: the device may be controlled by clicking on the interface panel along with your fingers. No \"Start\" menu button \"Start\" and every one the personalization choices area unit currently on the proper facet.

Customers discontented with innovations in Windows 8, it will flip his attention to a a lot of classical answer from Apple. This assumption is confirmed by the results of a survey conducted by the publication. Among the 45,000 readers of PCWorld («World PC») most like laptops Apple.

However, business users, who have long used computers that area unit supported Windows, won\'t be able to quickly move to mac. However, if Microsoft doesn\'t reply to complaints from users, it will happen.

Apple products are continually thought of premium and isn\'t obtainable to standard users. However recently in Cupertino started emotional budget tablets, and \"apple\" phones within the U.S. have long been shopping for for his or her staff. Additionally, MacBook Air ultraportable laptops for the worth is appreciate alternative makers ultrabook. As a result, this phase of company customers may abandon Microsoft in favor of Apple.

We should additionally note the overall trends of the pc market. Currently laptop sales are falling, and users progressively get yourself products Apple. Given the dramatic modification the interface Windows 8 and its concentrate on touch technology, several consumers can like a lot of ancient OS X. So it even former users of Windows 7 can run acquainted.

Getting used to Windows 8, you can in just two weeks

Windows 8 operating system as jumbled. But, according to Julie Larson-Green, project manager of the system in Microsoft, adapting to the new OS is not the time for more than two weeks. A more experienced users, according to her, will appreciate the charm of "eight" in just a couple of days. In other words, Microsoft does not deny that Windows 8 will take time getting used to.

Top manager added that about a month and a half people prefer to use the touch functionality of Windows 8 instead of the traditional interface features Windows.

However, an expert on user interfaces Jakob Nielsen called the new OS terrorizing monster - he does not agree with Julie Larson-Green. Nielsen explained that two weeks, users will go only to ensure that Windows 8 will not put them in a deadlock. But even after that, the efficiency of the new OS will be much lower than with previous versions of Windows.

Jacob told why Windows 8 interface can not be called a success. At first glance, running like a game to train your intelligence, with many features not easy to find without help materials. Also, need to switch between the new and the old interface, as well as hidden, but frequently used settings.

By the way, Microsoft convinced that most of the computers in the future will get a touch interface. Where it would not be appropriate to talk about the reasons of economy rather than a practical necessity. Man tried to work with a touch screen, it will be difficult to give it up, says Larson-Green.

Microsoft: Windows 8 stop working in 2018?

In last week's news of a more jokes and commented on the web is certainly that relating to the sales of Windows 8 , sales "hampered" in some way from the old brother Windows XP. Users loyal to XP still form a large part of the market estimated in 45%, a "block" consists granite are not only the classic home users but also by companies and organizations scattered around the world.

Flying over the methods that Microsoft is planning to implement in order to facilitate this transition, primarily the retirement of XP defined in 2014, today's news tells us how the software giant is determined to repeat the same mistakes of the past, if error you can always talk to.

The latest news is this time the retirement date of Windows 8, we speak of course of that platform Mainstream. The company announced a date of "maturity" that supports the 2018, ie 6 years compared with 9 provided at the time of Windows XP. As shown in the table below, the Extended Support comes however to 2013 and covers almost 11 years, considering that Windows 8 was presented 25, October 2012.

As regards the version RT for Tablet is rumored instead of mainstream support will end in 2017. So a month after the debut is already talk of retirement, it will be a move to Microsoft due to criticism especially in a desktop environment?

The company meanwhile continues its promotion policy for Windows 8 even if it seems that works on Windows 9 are already in place.

[Tips] Windows 8 Start Menu gently right-click can appear

I believe that most users confused about the new interface of Windows 8, especially once very familiar to us, start menu interface. This has led to most of the consumers of Windows 8 prohibitive. The major media have mining consumers may not be aware of hidden features. Recently, thenextweb published an article about Windows 8 Start Menu. The article pointed out that the Windows Start menu interface can actually once very familiar, very comfortable interface with up.

First, open your Surface or Windows 8 computer, and then put the cursor is moved to the lower left of the screen, click, and this time the screen will appear as the next dialog box.

If the user is a Windows 7 device to perform the same operation, then there is a dialog box (shown below).

Windows XP clients are not fascinated by Windows 8

In this week we have repeatedly touches on, Windows 8 is trying to make his way through what has been the best-selling operating system Windows XP and the currently most used and liked by the masses, Windows 7. Leaving aside the issues relating to sales and the aspect of functionality with interface and so on; there is certainly to be considered the most difficult to scratch, we speak of habit.

According to said Andy Trish, dealer NCI Technologies, Windows XP clients are not fascinated in switching to Windows 8, mainly because many people use the same system for 11 years and do not think of any way to change. The only way to reverse this trend, according to Trish, would be to focus on the security front, maybe finding some particular flaw.

At this point, however, encounter another obstacle, namely that Microsoft will support Windows XP until 2014. We talked about this and reiterate as obviously this is too long a period of time if we think commercially. At this point, so they may intervene indirectly Antivirus companies but could not help but deny the compatibility of future releases to the old operating system, a move that because the volume of Windows XP seems unlikely.

Microsoft has made a mistake pirated Windows 8 license

In the new operating system Windows 8 revealed a serious vulnerability, through which any person can activate your copy free OS.

According to The Verge, the surest way to break Windows 8 was to find a third-party server Key Management Services (KMS). With their help, you can temporarily switch to activate the platform-limited length of 180 days. The activation of the operating system will need to take place every six months.

However, there was almost a legal way to make a pirated copy in the law. Need from the website to install Windows Media Center (WMC). After this illegal version of the operating system can be temporarily activated through KMS and get full license key from Microsoft. These are the steps after the free installation of Windows Media Center.

The essence of this method of hacking is that when you set the player to check the authenticity of the operating system does not, as a free key to WMC comes directly from Microsoft. It is unique and enables Windows 8 for all. In addition, a new key is prescribed instead of the key that was used earlier in the installation of the operating system, so in the future it can no longer be checked by the system.

In other words, anyone can download from torrent illegal copy of Windows 8, temporarily activate it through KMS and obtain a license key from Microsoft, setting free WMC. The efficiency of this method confirmed the staff The Verge - journalists have successfully accomplished all necessary action on the test computer.

Recall that Microsoft allows owners to share a PC with Windows XP, Vista and 7, upgrade to Windows 8 Pro at a discounted price. Those who do will receive a gift WMC, which lets you play VOB-files and DVD-discs, as well as record and play back TV shows. Holders of other versions of Windows 8, but "professional", WMC can download for a fee.

Specialist interface called Windows 8 monster terrorizes

The new operating system, Windows 8, the predecessor of which run on most computers in the world, Microsoft for the first time since 1995, radically changed the interface.Its hard to learn not only for beginners, but even experienced users. This is evidenced by an expert on the usability of user interfaces, Jakob Nielsen. He carefully studied the experience of working with a new operating system, users, and claims that they are disappointed with Windows 8.

The new "tile" interface of Windows 8 is positioned as a simple and minimalistic, but that does not mean that it can not get lost, he said. Conversely, users accustomed to me in 1995, only cosmetically normal desktop experience confusion and frustration, trying to blindly find familiar features.

According to Nielsen, the new OS like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde story of Scottish writer Robert Stevenson. Windows 8 for tablets, as Jekyll tortured soul, hoping for salvation. The second version of the operating system for computers, like Mr. Hyde - it's a monster, terrorizing poor office workers and reduces their productivity.

The expert noted that although the study involved a small group of people, his work is more profound than the usual statistics. Nielsen also said why Windows 8 interface can not be called a success. At first glance, running like a game to train your intelligence, with many features not easy to find without help materials. Also, make life difficult tiles need to switch between the new and the old interface, as well as hidden, but frequently used settings.

Note that other experts also skeptical about the new operating system, with the main complaint is just on the intricacies of the interface. Analyst at Topeka Capital Markets, studied the volume of supply of equipment from Windows 8 different editions from multiple vendors, and found that in last October orders for new computers have decreased by 40-50% compared to the same period in the last seven years.

Sales of Windows 8 Microsoft disappoint

Now I recognize why Microsoft is in no hurry to publish official sales figures of Windows 8. According to journalist Paul citing sources within the company, Sales of the new operating system do not reach a certain level. Inside Microsoft Windows 8 distribution rate is currently described as disturbing.

Very dependable source familiar with the modem inside Redmond's sentiments, said that Microsoft executives are very unhappy weak assortment of new Windows-machines, many of which are also still available for sale. Selected as a number of other reasons, including the shortcomings of the platform, for example, confusing interface, combining the look of the standard Windows 7 and sensory elements. Mixing genres, of mobile and desktop operating system often leads people to confusion, when compared with the usual "Seven." Simultaneous release tablet Windows RT and desktop Windows 8 with one a user interface, according to analysts, would not go for the benefit of the latest popularity.

Company officials, at least publicly, that view does not agree. The head of Microsoft Steve Ballmer called Windows 8 Start outstanding. According to him, a few days after the start of sales were sold 4 million copies. By comparison, a desktop operating system OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion for the Mac, which share in the global PC market is incomparably lower in the first four days after the release downloaded over 3 million times. According to this index desktop platform Apple has become the most successful in the company's history.

According to a recent study of USA Today, in the United States to withdraw Windows 8 users know most operating systems from Microsoft, but many are willing to switch to a Mac or iPad, rather than to make an upgrade in the near future. In particular, about one-third of users of Windows 7, Vista and XP announced plans to buy a computer company Apple.

Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack MDOP 2012 officially released

Microsoft just released the official version of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2012. MDOP Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Microsoft volume license corporate customers with a solution software suite, which contains a variety of software, can be used to improve the compatibility and manageability of the Windows desktop, reduce support costs, every year the launch of the new version.

Compared with the 2011 R2 version released in August 2011, MDOP 2012 includes the following changes:

Add: Microsoft user state virtualization (Microsoft User Experience Virtualization, referred to as the UE-V) 1.0 upgrade: Microsoft Diagnostic and Recovery Toolkit (DaRT) 8.0 upgrade: Application Virtualization (App-V) 5.0 upgrade: Microsoft BitLocker management and monitor removal: remove Microsoft asset information collection service (AIS) 2.0: Microsoft Desktop Error Monitoring (DEM) 3.5

User state virtualization technology support for Windows 7 and Windows 8 Microsoft account sync personalized settings functionality similar to Windows 8 integrated in a nutshell. But there are many differences between the two: the DaRT 8.0 toolset decided to support Windows 8 and can produce 32-bit and 64-bit recovery image, and the image deployed to the U disk environment to support UEFI start support GPT The hard disk partition table, but does not support Windows To Go on Windows 8. Windows 7 can continue to use the old the DaRT.

Asset information collected Service (AIS) 2.0 online services enterprises due to the use of very small, and there is an overlap with other Microsoft technology functions, currently faces an uncertain future.

In addition, MSOP 2012 still contains the following old components:

Application Virtualization (App-V) 4.5 SP2, 4.6 SP1, 4.6 SP2

Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) 1.0,2.0

Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM) 3.0 and 4.0

Microsoft diagnostic and recovery tools package (the DaRT) 6.0 , 6.5, 7.0

The official three download MDOP way:

Microsoft Volume Licensing Site (for volume license enterprise customers)

MSDN subscription download site

TechNet subscription download site

Microsoft chairman called Apple a small player

The head of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer said that the new operating system Windows 8 is in demand. According to him, over 4 days since the release of the platform has sold 4 million copies. Thus, in the average daily load of about 1 million updates for older versions of Windows.

Windows 8 went on sale on Friday, October 26. In September 2012, Ballmer promised that after a year in the world, there would be 400 million smartphones, tablets and computers in a Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8. Currently operating systems of the Windows family in the world use 1.25 billion units.

In an interview with The Wall Street Journal Ballmer spoke about the main competitor to Microsoft on the PC market, the company Apple. Journalists asked, not whether the Redmond company to adopt a business model Apple, where the company controls both hardware and software. Ballmer said that he would prefer that the business model that has already adheres to Microsoft. According to him, so far it has helped save the company a leading position.

As for Apple, the manufacturer iPhone and iPad, Microsoft Chairman said small fry. In every category where Apple competes, it is a minor player, except the tablet segment, - said Ballmer. However, he believes that with the release of Windows 8 Surface and dominance in the market iPad tablet will stop.

Started official sales Windows 8

In the night from 25 to 26 October will start worldwide sales of Windows 8? The first countries were sold discs with the new operating system, became New Zealand and Australia where already past midnight.

According to eyewitnesses, the excitement in Microsoft shops with the launch of Windows 8 not. The world's first DVD buyer with "eight" was a New Zealander Greg Daniel.

The new operating system from Microsoft, as it is known, in addition to new design, users expect a radical change: now familiar button "start" is not, and on the start screen is "tiles," each of which represents an application.

Many are concerned about Microsoft's decision to radically change the interface of its platform. The well-known expert in the design of interfaces Jakob Nielsen said that the traditional PC users essentially thrown under the tank developers Microsoft, has introduced a new design.

According to experts, Windows 8 good for tablets, but not for the PC. It is likely that in the pursuit of the mobile market Microsoft could hurt its traditional profitable business - the operating system for desktop and more active users will give up "windows" in favor of Mac OS X.

Note that this evening will be the official event Microsoft, dedicated to the launch of Windows 8 and tablets running Windows RT.

Windows 8 is available for pre-order for $ 100

After the official launch of Windows 8 Pro, scheduled for October 26, the cost of the new operating system by Microsoft in the U.S. really be 69.99 dollars, but for that amount you can count on upgrades from previous versions of the OS. Text of new operating system in the OEM version on DVD will cost $ 99.99. Get a full Windows 8 Pro will be for 139.99 dollars.

Earlier it was reported that Windows 8 will be available for 69.99 dollars in the first three months after its release. Recall, the transition to the new OS will cost 15.99 dollars to those who bought a new computer running Windows 7.

The new OS is based on Windows 7 and includes a new menu Start, which is made in accordance with the ideology of the Metro. It consists of a "live" tiles, which play the role of labels and simultaneously displays the actual data of the applications.

Windows 8 Pro - the most advanced version of Windows 8 for computers with processors traditional PC architecture x86. The system will present a number of features that are in demand and advanced business users that are not in the "ordinary» Windows 8, designed for home use.

Microsoft also developed a special edition of the system - Windows RT - for mobile devices on ARM-processors. It can not be purchased separately - this version will be available only in the form of pre-installed on the tablet, which also will be available from October 26. The structure of Windows RT will include Microsoft Office 2013. Devices based on Windows RT will compete with the iPad and tablets based on Android. One of the gadgets will release itself Microsoft, in addition, such models are preparing Samsung, Asus, Dell and Lenovo.

Microsoft Windows 8 RTM x64 with Registered Serial Key Download Free

Windows 8 - is the operating system is Windows, rethought and constructed on the basis of rapid and reliable Windows 7 with a completely new interface for sensor devices. New Windows for new devices.

Includes one image next version of Windows 8:

• Windows 8 Enterprise x64
• Windows 8 Professional x64
• Windows 8 x64
• Windows 8 Enterprise N x64

The main characteristics and features of Windows 8:

• Unified interface for Windows 8 for tablets, notebook and desktop PCs. main screen of Windows 8 looks the same on tablets, laptops and desktop computers. The new interface Metro is optional, which means that it can be disconnected and replaced with a standard desktop Windows, familiar to us since the early 90's. The advantages of the same Metro that it is easy and convenient. Perfectly adapted for touch screens. And in a sense of simplicity and convenience comparable to conventional tablet. Metro is not no way limits the user, and its component icons, and tiles can be both static images and dynamic elements are constantly changing, making it easy for a news or weather. After all, the most important thing will always be displayed on the main screen. By the way, kind of Aero desktop is left unchanged. For example, the color theme will now dynamically change and adjust to the tone of the current wallpapers.
• Intuitive navigation and tightly integrated applications. You can change the location, color and size of the tiles (comprise the interface Win8 Metro).  But do not worry. No matter how you change the position of tiles, the overall shape of the interface will not change. Unlike the majority of applications for smartphones, applications to Windows 8 which are closely linked: for example, built-in photo album application can send photos directly to an independent client application to Facebook.
• Rethinking Multitasking. Multitasking Windows 8 at the same time not only helps keep the memory of a computer or a tablet a few applications, but also to exchange information between running applications. As the clipboard, only better! And multitasking of Windows 8 makes it possible to display multiple applications on one screen, smartphone or tablet. Android users and iOS is not ever dreamed!
• One Windows Store Shop for all devices. All applications for Windows 8 are created using open Web standards, HTML5, JavaScript and CSS3, and are not sensitive to the resolution of the screen. This means that the same application will look great on screen a huge plasma screen, and on a tiny little screen tablet or your mobile phone.
• Backward compatibility with Windows 7. All applications that worked on Win7, and will work on computers Win8. A familiar desktop will be available through the tile on the main screen Win8.There also will be put labels call any normal application.
• Ribbons, Ribbons in Windows Explorer Windows Explorer. Microsoft tirelessly promotes ribbon Ribbons, first appeared in Office 2007 and replaced a standard set of icons. Ribbons, Ribbons will now be integrated into the wire, even Windows Explorer. Users of the old school are unlikely to re-learn - most of them anyway used shortcuts and context menu by right mouse button. As far as newcomers, they adapt to this interface will be easier. In addition, large icons on the tapes Ribbons are ideal for touch interfaces, because it is much easier to hit with your finger.
• Assistant Copy Assistant in Task Manager Task Manager. It is done what we did not expect. Reworked the clipboard and a task manager, so that in Windows 8 was possible to copy multiple files with a given precedence in this case, visually tracking the speed and time to complete the operation. As to the process manager, then all the processes it is now marked with different colors for visual readability.
• Effective use of USB 3.0 and work with ISO-images out of the box. Windows 8 will access the contents of ISO-files without installing additional software such as Daemon Tools, Alcohol 52% / 120% or so of Windows 8 also offers an integrated USB 3.0 support, without the need to install additional drivers.
• Cloud service is Windows-Sync via Live ID. recently announced Service Cloud Connection Windows 8 will be presented in multiple roles, all applications, settings and personal information can be synchronized with Windows Live. Get a new device with Windows, login with your Live ID, and your usual work environment is automatically downloaded from the cloud service. Also, it makes it easy to access files on a remote computer - connecting you to commit to just one browser.
• "Red button" Windows 8 or the new Windows in 10 minutes. Windows 8 offers two key improvements to security: Windows 8 Secure Boot prevents the work of malicious code to be run before booting the OS. A "red button" Reset Button will reinstall Windows 8 without actually reinstalling, restoring the operating system to its original state just ten minutes. In addition to the "red button" Reset Button, you can call at boot OS, you can also resort to the function Refresh, nulled only very OSes, and is not affecting your personal files and installed applications. Among other features - support for UEFI instead of BIOS, full access to Xbox Live, Wind and three-dimensional interface, etc.

System requirements:

• Processor: 1 GHz or more.
• RAM: 2 GB or more.
• Free space on hard disk: 20 GB or more
• Graphics: the graphics device Microsoft DirectX 9 or higher.
• Additional requirements to use certain features
• To use the touch capabilities want a tablet or a monitor that supports multi-touch technology
• To access the Shop Windows to boot and run applications that require an active Internet connection and a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
• To bind the application requires a screen resolution of at least 1366 x 768

Images Checksum:

CRC32: D9C66DEC
MD5: 49B5B02BA421C87CC1E763EB09FBD788
SHA-1: 88F1DA38A36CBFDC3049596A551DD8C8EA930642

Download Microsoft Windows 8 build RTM x64 

What to choose instead of Windows 8: The five alternatives

While the OEM-partners and Microsoft fans trying to Windows 8 on the PC, it's time to consider alternatives, writes PCWeek.

 

I am working on Windows 8 months. But even after the publication of Release Candidate for application developers, I still find Windows 8 is the worst version of Windows at the moment. Worse than Vista, worse than Windows Millennium Edition (Me). And only for one reason better than Windows Bob, because Bob was just a user interface for Windows 95 and NT, but not the operating system.

Even some of the most ardent fans cease to admire Microsoft Windows 8.

OEM-manufacturers are not welcome competition from tablet Microsoft Surface (the only good use of Windows 8 Metro). They lack the motivation to actively promote Windows 8 among its customers. Moreover, they (potentially) be forced to provide support to millions of customers who are trying to understand the interface of Metro and is eat a tiny margin.

Meanwhile, representatives of independent software vendors (Independent Software Vendors, or ISVs), such as co-founder and manager of Valve Gabe Newell, believe that Windows 8 will be a "disaster in the PC world." He is not only representative of ISV, with prejudice related to Windows 8. Rob Pardo, vice president of Blizzard, which develops hugely game World of Warcraft, said that Windows 8 "for Blizzard is not amazing."

She does not like many users do not like the producers do not like the developers. Windows 8 will die before publication. How to do without Windows 8 if it begins to fill store shelves in the coming months?

Option 1: Move to Mac

Want to know a little secret of many Windows-developers? The conferences on software that I have visited over the past few months, many of them were laptops Apple. And they worked on OS X, not Windows. Windows is running in virtual machines.

First of all, I have a user desktop Linux, but using all major desktop operating systems and I must say that the Mountain Lion, the newest operating system is Apple, looks and works very well. On my MacBook Pro and Mac mini, it works faster than previous versions and I like the new features of the OS. I particularly like the AirPlay Mirroring on the latest models of Mac, Apple TV console has turned my HD TV into a computer screen.

Option 2: Go to the Linux desktop

Over the years I have been saying - Linux-desktop works fine. It is much safer than ever to Windows, is more stable in loading. I will not be repeated. Let me just say that Mint 13 is an excellent desktop Linux, where all XP users will feel right at home. Ubuntu Unity can use all almost everything. I note that Valve porting Steam gaming platform onto the desktop Linux.

Finally, many small suppliers can buy a PC preloaded with Linux. For Linux-desktops back and Dell. The company has just released a powerful laptop with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), and is preparing to release a laptop with Ubuntu developers.

Option 3: Stay on Windows 7 or XP

ZDNet columnist Ed Bott notes that you can simply continue to use Windows 7. If you can not do without Windows, but nervous at the sight of Windows 8, when buying a new PC requires Windows 7 and tell your provider that you do not want to see Windows 8.

If Microsoft gets enough buyers resistance, Windows 8 (as previously and Vista) back for revision and the previous operating systems XP and Windows 7 will have a new chance.

In any case, a PC with Windows 7 will be sold for at least two years, and the support will continue until 2020. Hell, even XP SP3 will be supported until April 8, 2014. If you really like Windows, you can use it for years instead of the haphazard Windows 8.

Option 4: Cloud Computing

In cloud computing Google has moved furthest with its Chrome OS and Chromebook. (Chrome OS consists of a thin layer of Linux and a web browser Google Chrome.)

Before you dismiss the idea of ​​cloud desktop because it needs to connect to the Internet for access to many features, keep in mind, many go that way. Mountain Lion intensive iCloud, Microsoft Office 2013 is highly dependent on cloud distributions of Linux, such as Peppermint, rely on a cloud.

The PC is a personal cloud computer for which the operating system irrelevant.

Option 5: Time of Tablets

PC obsolete? I do not think so, but the plates are increasingly being replaced by PCs. It is not limited to iPad. New Android-plates, particularly Nexus 7, rapidly gaining popularity. Of course, Microsoft also wants to get into this market with Windows 8, Windows RT (Windows 8 processors ARM) and the upcoming Tablet Surface. Personally, I doubt that Windows 8 will work on the plates is more alive than on the PC.

It's not that Windows 8 Metro does not work on the tablets - I found that works. But Apple already owns the premium segment, maintains a presence in the medium price range and continues to sell the iPad 2, Android firmly entrenched in inexpensive plates. I do not see any place in the market for a tablet with Windows 8.

If the price of Tablet Surface ranges from $ 1,000 for a model with Windows 8 for x86 up to 600 dollars for a version of Windows RT, in my opinion, Surface repeat the fate of Microsoft Bob.

The final build of Windows 8 leaked to the Web

A day after Microsoft officially finalized its operating system, Windows 8, releasing a version of the Partner in the network leaked the final assembly of the new OS, writes The Verge. And despite the fact that developers and IT-specialists will get the system through subscription services only to MSDN and TechNet on 15 August, and the corporate version will be available to Volume License licensing scheme only from September 1.

Found in the online N-final build of Windows Media Player 8 is devoid of Windows Media Player. Microsoft had to create a separate N-edition of "Eight", after the European Commission has banned include in the operating systems Windows Media Player Windows Media Player.

Recall, Windows 8 RTM Build 9200 contains the same code, which will be presented in a release to end users on October 26. Three-month delay is necessary to equipment manufacturers and application developers have time to prepare for the new system.

 

Ordinary users can download Windows 8 since  October 26  with a new computer or upgrade from Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 for $ 40 by downloading the distribution from the Net. Customers who purchase or acquire a new computer with Windows 7 after July 1, 2012, will be able to download the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $ 15.