Sunday 2 October 2011

About windows 8


Windows 8 is the next version of Microsoft Windows, a family of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, net books, tablet PCs, servers, and media center PCs.
 It Also better suited for touch screen with traditional mouse.


New features OF WINDOWS 8

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.

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

Windows 8 will come with Windows Store, an online market place for buying, selling and advertising applications. 
 
The Developer Preview comes with two new recovery functions. Namely, Refresh and Reset, which both make a complete restore easier than a re-installation.

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


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


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