Windows 8 News, Screenshots, Rumors, Builds and Tips

Windows 8 Beta Will Have Hardware (tablet) Partner

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:57:26 +0000

So, it was very amusing that I called the fact that Microsoft were going to have to give out tablets at BUILD way before the conference. I called it right here.

Now however, we just received a new rumor regarding the Beta testing strategy Microsoft is currently pursuing for Windows 8.

This is just a RUMOR – We cannot validate the truth of the story.

This is the gist of what windows8update.com had to say:

Microsoft have started thinking about the process of distributing the Beta.
The 5000 developer approach (obviously) won’t work. You need massive testing for an effective Beta.
Several options are being discussed regarding how to get the public to test the Metro Tablet interface.
The least popular option is (obviously) a regular beta release and consumers would have to figure out how to test the Tablet piece themselves.
The most popular option at this point is selling (at a steep discount) Windows 8 tablets with Beta software and (get this) allowing them to be (optionally) upgradeable upon final launch.
Windows 8 would be able to be upgraded via internet updates (that seems hard to believe)
The price for the hardware would be approx $250 to $300
Unclear what the price of the software would be when it was RTM’ed (obviously).
There are 4 partners that are being considered and – get this – Samsung was not a shoe-in.
Pretty nuts huh?

This is a RUMOR – We cannot validate the truth of the story.

I will say that this though, it does sound like it makes a lot of sense but as always, who the heck knows..

If true, this would be pretty brilliant because Microsoft would be killing 2 birds with one stone.

Millions of people “testing” who would become final consumers and they would be familiar with the software and advocates by launch time.

What Is Windows 8 : Windows 8 Intro

admin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:49:57 +0000

What is Windows 8 ?

Well for those who really don’t know : Windows 8 is the Microsoft’s next child younger to windows 7. It is rumored to be the best & most advanced Operating System (OS) ever build. since the child has not taken birth but many leaks & rumors have made their home in the internet world.

What is New in Windows 8 ?

Metro UI and Start Screen
Windows 8 will contain a new user interface called Metro UI. With the new change, the Start Menu was replaced in favor for the new Start Screen, where there are tiles that contains shortcuts to applications, Metro style applications, and updating tiles, simular Windows Phone.

Picture Password
A new authentication method allows users to sketch in three different places over the picture to login, instead of typing a password.

Ribbon interface in Windows Explorer
Windows Explorer now uses a ribbon interface, similar to those used in Microsoft Office applications.

Native USB 3.0 Support
Another feature expected to be introduced in Windows 8 is USB 3.0 support,

All-new file system
Windows 8 will support a new file system, currently known as Protogon.

Windows Store
Windows 8 will come with Windows Store, an online market place for buying, selling and advertising applications.

Windows To Go
Windows 8 can be run from a USB-connected drive, such as a flash drive. This feature is called Windows To Go.

Restore functions
The Developer Preview comes with two new recovery functions. Namely, Refresh and Reset, which both make a complete restore easier than a re-installation. The former keeps all settings & files of the user intact and only reverses all changes to Windows files to its original state and removes all installed programs and apps. The latter deletes all files and effectively re-installs Windows, but without any additional user input such as agreeing to license agreements or selecting a hard disk required. After a reset completes, the user will be asked for the product key and will then proceed to to account creation.

Windows Live ID integration
One big change is that user accounts do not have to be local-only anymore but can be linked up to one’s Windows Live ID. This has the advantage that users will not lose their settings and files as they move from their home computer to their work laptop or to any other computer also using Windows 8.

Hardware requirements
The system requirements for the Windows Developer Preview (a pre-release version of Windows are similar to those of Windows 7.

When Windows 8 Will Be Released ?

Microsoft has not yet announced a ship date for Windows 8, although some major media outlets speculate it might be available in late 2012. How ever you can download the Developer Edition of Windows 8.

Windows 8 Home Screen Shot Leaked

admin — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:55:38 +0000

The above screenshot is an example of Windows 8 Home page where you can see lots of rectangular boxes called tiles which can have different type of apps depending on your interest. It’s totally depend on you which app you want to display & which one to not.

Since We have started blogging slight late we will upload other latest screenshot as well, so keep waiting for the update.

Fastest Boot Time In Windows 8 Ever

admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:15:30 +0000

The software giant has been working hard to improve boot times in Windows 8. Boot times is a fundamental metric that is widely discussed for Windows systems. “Few operations in Windows are as scrutinized, measured, and picked apart as boot,” admits Microsoft’s Gabe Aul in a blog post on Thursday. “We all know the boot experience is an incredibly important thing for us to get right for customers.”

Microsoft unveiled the new “hybrid” boot mode that will be included in Windows 8. Also Microsoft’s claims, the new algorithm will result in 30 to 70% faster boot times compared to a traditional “cold” boot in Windows 7.

In the demonstration video posted above the test system boots up in under 10 seconds!Exactly 8 seconds, Granted, it’s probably using an SSD for storage and UEFI instead of BIOS, but looking at the graph above the boot times seem to be relatively consistent on all test systems, which means boot performance should be similar regardless of the hardware used – so everyone will boot faster.
I love the progress they’ve made with Windows 7, and it looks like Windows 8 will continue that trend. Its release day can’t come soon enough!

Windows 8 Pre-Beta ISO Download Links

admin — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:26:23 +0000

Now the good news is that you can now download a pre-beta copy of Windows 8. As this is an early build of Windows 8, it is not recommended that you install this on a daily use basis as it might not be stable enough. Also, some features in this build may not make it through to the final version of Windows 8.

To download windows 8 pre-beta, click on the relevant like below. If you’ve installed the Windows 8 Build and need help or just want to discuss Windows 8 features, then you can do so below.

Windows 8 Developer Preview with developer tools English, 64-bit (x64)

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Windows 8 Developer Preview English, 64-bit (x64)

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Windows Developer Preview English, 32-bit (x86)

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