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.

Apple plans to move to graphics AMD?

Reporters found on Apple's website a new job. Company is looking for an engineer in the field of hardware with the experience of working with graphics solutions from AMD or NVIDIA. The priority is not given to any manufacturer.

Who is the supplier of graphics processors for Apple computers is NVIDIA. Both parties appear to be satisfied with the cooperation, so this news is not a reason to direct proof intentions Apple again adopt a schedule AMD. Meanwhile, the theme provides a fertile ground for all kinds of speculation.

According to the description jobs, the new Apple employee will develop electronic systems for candy bars iMac. In addition to knowledge in the field of graphic solutions, the candidate must understand the chipsets Intel (Apple is categorical) and DDR3 memory interface and GDDR5.

By the way, the story has it that in the past year, Apple has been one step from being used in a new line of ultra-thin MacBook Air laptop crystal AMD LIano - the so-called APU (Accelerated Processing Unit, or "accelerated processing unit") - graphics adapter, memory controller and video decoder on one chip.

Then computing solutions from AMD fully meet the needs of Apple, but the deal fell through because of the chip maker. The company would be unable to ensure the supply of adequate number of processors due to its transition to production partner Global Foundries to new technological standards, and there was not enough as the final sample.