Microsoft will launch Windows 8?Friday and while we normally steer clear of desktop software, this could have a major impact on your mobile devices. Let's take a look at what Windows 8 will mean to you.?
Windows 8 looks dramatically different from previous versions of Windows and you can really see the impact that tablets and touchscreens have made on Microsoft. Your default homescreen is filled with Live Tiles, which come to life with constantly-updating information.
You'll still have your old desktop interface and apps but these are somewhat buried deeper in the OS. Along with the Microsoft app store, you'll be able to download apps from third-party sites to run on the desktop.
It kind of looks like Windows Phone 7 but blown up for your computer, and the upcoming Windows Phone 8 will share a core with Windows 8. This type of interface can be a bit jarring for some, especially if you're coming from Windows 7, but it will make for a variety of new apps and form factors like full, touch-capable desktops, convertable laptops and more.
Where it gets tricky is with Windows RT. At first glance, this looks exactly like Windows 8 with the Live Tiles and the touch-friendly interface, but Windows RT is the version that's built for ARM chipsets, which power most of the popular tablets out there.?Windows RT devices will only be able to run apps that come from the official Microsoft app store or programs that can run through a browser. ?
The Microsoft Surface tablet currently runs Windows RT and the early reviews?suggest that the app store is not quite robust enough to make it match tablets like the iPad. That should fill out as we move forward because Windows is still the most popular OS on earth, but it may be slow going at the beginning.?
Microsoft will have a Surface tablet with the normal version of Windows 8 sometime early next year, but it is expected to retail for around $1,000 while the RT version starts at $500. Look for a variety of tablets with RT to come out from the likes of Samsung, Asus, HP and more.?
You can upgrade your computer to Windows 8 for as low as $39.99 but I think many of you will get it on a new computer or a new tablet. Visit this page for more information on upgrade pricing, spec requirements and more.?
So, who's jumping on the Windows 8 train?
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Source: http://www.knowyourcell.com/news/1650513/windows_8_is_here_everything_you_need_to_know.html
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