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+ Windows 8

+ Introduction

+ Features Support for both PCs and tablets (first version of windows to do so Touch-centric, Tiles-based User Interface (customisable through mosaic of tiles / apps) Charms (to quickly configure settings and individual apps) Snap Multi-tasking (easily run two apps, side by side) Two Touch Keyboards (virtual - one traditional and a ‘thumbs’ keyboard for non touch typists)

+ Advantages Faster Startup – can be twice as fast as Windows 7 Apps, apps, apps – full screen, touch friendly, web connected apps SkyDrive integration – Microsoft’s Cloud Improved Security Touch input, as well as traditional keyboard/mouse input

+ Disadvantages No start menu Users may require training Hardware upgrades required to utilize the touch interface, however will work fine with traditional methods 8-infographic-pros-and-cons-at-a-glance/ infographic-pros-and-cons-at-a-glance/7911

+ System Specs For use on a PC Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2 (more info)(more info) 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 requirements requirements

+ Business expectations for Windows 8 Sales for Windows 8 are significantly lower than expected Many business’s are planning to continue using Windows 7. “Microsoft took a big risk with Windows 8 trying to make it more touch friendly. It has confused consumers. With Apple's iPad providing a good enough alternate to a full on laptop, Microsoft's Windows franchise is at risk.” #ixzz2DJTw2x5t iPad #ixzz2DJTw2x5t

+ Issues & Problems There have been many reported technical problems with Windows 8 Suffering from random reboots Crashes Syncing issues Poor battery life issues-being-investigated-by-microsoft/ issues-being-investigated-by-microsoft/ battery-drain-issues-leading-to-mass-complaints/

+ Summary / Recommendations For those who are upgrading their existing hardware, Windows 8 would be a good accompaniment and is a great time to upgrade A nice clean, new interface, very different to their previous version Workshops / training may need to be provided for business’ that are going to upgrade

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