1. Presented by Mark Thompson High Level Overview and Demo

2. Contents Who is Mark Thompson? License Review New Features System Requirements Conclusion References

4. License Review Customers running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1 will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free for one year after launch. Consumers can receive latest feature updates and personal devices will stay current with the latest features, which are installed as they arrive via Windows Update. For enterprise customers, Windows Enterprise Edition is not included in ‘free’ 1st year offer

5. License Review cont. Enterprise customers will able to access enterprise-level support with a choice in how feature updates are adopted and delivered: CBB (Current Business Branch) Updates with market-tested updates, choosing to delay innovation updates by up to 90 days so they can first be tested thoroughly in the market. These will be accessible via Windows Update. LTSB (Long Term Servicing Branch) Updates without delivery of new features for the duration of mainstream support (5 years) and extended support (5 years). For organizations with complex change control processes, or mission critical systems, can elect to delay updates, only receiving security updates and critical fixes. These will be available via Windows Server Update Service (WSUS).

6. History Dept. of IT, AITS1

7. New Features Start Menu One Windows for all devices Cortana New Native Apps and Apps Store Microsoft Edge Browser Improved Multitasking Snap assist universal apps can be windowed Action Center Continuum

8. Start Menu when click on the Start button at the bottom left of the screen, you get two panels side by side, with the left column showing pinned, recently added and most-used apps. The right column features a selection of live tiles that you can customize, resize and reorganize. We can have the Start Menu expand to full screen whenever we want.

9. One Window for all Devices Windows 10 is meant to unify desktop PCs, Windows tablets and Windows smartphones with one interface, one way of operating and one account. Microsoft is using Windows 10 to attempt to unify its various software platforms across different devices under one Windows brand.

10. Cortana We will be able to search your hard drive for specific folders and files. Cortana is able to send emails while you’re working on a spreadsheet, making multi-tasking much easier. Windows 10 will bring Microsoft’s voice-controlled digital assistant Cortana, to make it easier for you to interact with your device without lifting a finger.

11. Xbox App The new operating system will support Xbox game streaming, with improved speed and graphics performance by DirectX 12 support. The app also lets you to record, edit and share your activities in the game. You’ll also be able to join your friends and see your friends’ activity via Xbox. You will soon be able to play any Xbox One game on your PC or tablet, with the Xbox app for windows 10.

12. Edge Browser New features include PDF support, a reading mode that improves the layout of long articles, and a new note taking feature. Edge lets you scribble on any page and share your comments with your friends through social networks. Edge Browser will feature Cortana support within the browser, so she can pull contextual information from the sites Internet Explorer will co-exist with the Microsoft Edge Browser

13. Improved Multi Tasking Instead of having multiple windows open on top of each other on one desktop, you can set up a whole other virtual desktop for those programs to reside in. A new Multiple Desktops feature lets you run another set of windows as if on another screen.

14. Snap Assist Microsoft also updated its Snap View multitasking feature to let you windows to the four corners of your screen.

15. Universal apps can be Windowed Universal apps, which previously only operated in full-screen mode, can now be used in traditional windows on the desktop.

16. Action Settings It collects alerts from your device from all your apps, similar to the notifications drawers like in our smartphones. Windows 10 will provide a new way to look at all your notifications in one place.

17. Continuum If you remove the keyboard/mouse, a notification will pop up from the task bar at the bottom, asking if you want to activate Tablet mode. Place your tablet into the keyboard again, and you’ll receive the same prompt, this time asking if you want to exit Tablet mode. With the rise of hybrid laptop- tablet devices, Microsoft wants to make it easier to switch between either mode.

18. System Requirements Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster RAM: 1 GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) Free hard disk space: 16 GB Graphics card: Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device

19. Conclusion Windows 10 as a Service and Mobility with improved applications, graphic user interface and fast booting.

20. References http://www.microsoftlicensereview.com/?tag=windows-10-licensing http://blogs.windows.com/ Reach out to me at the following: www.sterlingtec.com Tweeter:@mctsmark Email: mark@sterlingtec.net