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started by Brice Severinsen on 31 Aug 12
started by Brice Severinsen on 31 Aug 12
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started by Brice Severinsen on 31 Aug 12
After the misadventure of Windows Vista, Microsoft had to work long and hard to regain the trust and dollars of their customers. So when Windows 7 debuted, there was a lot of reticence on the buyer side toward early adoption. However, something interesting happened as Windows 7 quickly gained momentum and became one of the fastest operating system upgrades in company history. In the world of technology change occurs in terms of months rather than years, and with the ever-increasing adoption of mobile devices, Microsoft is positioning Windows 8 Enterprise Activation Key across the PC and tablet landscape.
Such a reimagining of the well-known operating system could be considered a gamble, but Microsoft sees it as a refreshing step in a positive direction. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's keynote during the January 9 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) delivered the message that, "Two things are constant. Things change and people don't want to compromise on what they have." Microsoft CMO Tami Reller also appeared on stage and added, "Windows 8 is more than the next version of Windows. It's a new way of thinking about your PC." Both touted the new Metro user interface which was previously seen on the Windows Phone 7 platform, but now has a completely different look and feel from any previous Windows iteration. Instead of icons, the home screen consists of live "tiles" that change as conditions warrant such as new mail for example. Since the interface was developed for the mobile platform, it will work with both touch-enabled devices and traditional mouse-click computer users.
The sleek look of the Metro UI will be only part of the new operating system. There are enhancements to search and a new feature to easily share documents, pictures, and other content via social media such as Facebook or Twitter. As with previous versions, there will be a "control panel" option and in Windows 8 this is where you will customize your Metro UI experience, manage other devices, and set up synchronization between like devices. So the Windows 8 experience will be very different from the old ways of the PC but familiar by way of incorporating the phone experience that has come to be part of everyday life.
Now we know that Windows 8 is going to be much different from previous versions of the OS, and the user experience will resemble that of the mobile phone world. Many in the SMB community might wonder why they need an improved OS when their current version suits their needs. Well, here are just a few answers:
1. Faster Boot Up and Sleep Recovery - After the lengthy boot up time of Vista, the boot times of 7 were a major step forward, but with Windows 8, even those improvements will seem prehistoric. Previous demos of the working beta versions showed as few as 6 or 7 seconds between hitting the power button and seeing the desktop! The same would go for the time to awaken a machine from sleep mode.
2. Streamlined User Interface Experience - This applies if all users are on the Windows Phone 7 or above platform as the Metro UI will look and feel exactly the same even on Windows 8 tablets (when available). Of course if you have users that just don't like change you can give them the traditional Windows desktop look as it's just a matter of customization!
3. No Need to Replace Hardware - There is a caveat here of course. This is designed for "Windows 7-era" hardware, so machines that are more than 5 years old are WAY beyond the refresh cycle. Microsoft however is so confident in this release that they have said that many machines that are running older versions of Windows could work. I wouldn't want to try it because the OS gains will only be diluted by hardware issues.
4. "There's an app for that." - Yes, Microsoft will have a Windows 8 App Store when the operating system is rolled out. There's not much information at this time as to what will be in there, but just having this available could be a big benefit for small businesses that have had to engage in outside help to install industry-specific applications.
5. Leveraging The Cloud - Microsoft has made it clear they are "all-in" with the cloud. Windows 8 will have the effortless ability to collaborate with cloud-based applications like Office 365, Azure, and SkyDrive.
6. Much More - Support for USB 3.0 will be about 10 times faster than the current 2.0 in data transfer. Also a more elegant swap between simultaneously running apps and fluid snap and resize of apps for easier multi-tasking.
It appears that Microsoft has launched a warning shot to all those who might think they are backing down to the Android and Apple market shares. With more than a few mobile makers already on board like Nokia for the mobile OS, it's likely only a matter of time before we see a declaration of war from Microsoft.