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With the announcement of Tablet Surface, Microsoft enters hardware market and goes on to compete in the tablets and ultrabooks (since the Surface also serves as a notebook with his cape that turns the keyboard).

The launch of the Surface called attention again to the Windows system 8. In development for three years, the system should reach the market soon and the users' interest in the subject is increasing. Therefore, the IG has prepared a guide to the main questions about Windows 8. Check it out.


Windows 8 will have four versions:

RT Windows - Version aimed at computers and especially tablets with standard ARM processors. Among chip makers Qualcomm and this pattern is NVidia.

Windows 8 - Version to be the most used. It is intended for computers, notebooks and tablets with processors based on x86 architecture (mainly Intel, but AMD). This is the version that should come with most computers and laptops sold at retail.

In the case of tablets, when virtually all use ARM chips. But tablets should come with Intel chips in the future. Surface, Microsoft's own tablet, has a model with Intel Core i5 chip.

Windows 8 Pro - version with more features than Windows 8, aimed at corporate users. It differs from the common version of Windows 8 to have some encryption and virtualization.

Windows 8 Enterprise - This version will be offered only to large corporate customers of Microsoft. It has advanced virtualization and remote management of terminals.
 

When Windows 8 will be released, And the price,

Microsoft has not yet given an official date, but it is expected that Windows 8 to reach the market in October. Still no pricing information.But who wants to try the new system can download a trial version, valid until January

 Is it possible to upgrade my computer to Windows 8,
Yes, the upgrade is possible, but the amount of resources that can be updated without data loss will vary.Who uses the Windows 7 can upgrade to Windows 8, and keep your files, programs and system settings.

For those who have Vista can only update the system settings and files, but will have to reinstall the programs.Who uses XP only keep personal files, but will have to reinstall programs and reconfigure the system.Who has a computer with the versions Starter, Home Basic and Home Premium Windows 7 can upgrade your computer to Windows 8 or Windows Pro 8

How are the programs? They work the same way,

Yes, every program that runs on Windows 7 will continue to operate also in versions Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Enterprise. The exception is the Windows version RT (for devices with ARM chips). This version will run only applications built specifically for the interface Metro. The RT version, therefore, will not run conventional programs such as Word, Excel or Photoshop, unless they gain specific versions for the interface Metro.

What are the main new features of Windows 8,

The biggest new feature of Windows 8 is undoubtedly the interface Metro, present in all versions of Windows 8. Inspired by the Windows system for mobile Phone, the look of Windows 8 is radically different from the classic desktop we've come since Windows 95.
 

Instead of small icons on the desktop, Windows 8 has squares and rectangles for the programs (in English, Microsoft uses the term "tiles" for those blocks). A "tile" is much more versatile than traditional Windows icons. Rather than serving only as a shortcut to open a program, the "tile" it displays information. For example, the "tile" climate desktop now displays information such as temperature.

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The user can resize and organize the "tiles" as best as possible, but the interface is more suitable for touch screens, and is not as practical when using the mouse. Fortunately, those who do not want to use the new look can call the old Windows desktop by simply moving the mouse to the right corner of the screen.

Outside the Metro, Windows 8 also brings some new features such as native support for ISO files and a new look of Windows Explorer, which won the Ribbon bar, already present in Office applications.The system will still version 10 Internet Explorer browser.

Is it worth migrating to Windows 8.

This question can only be answered accurately in final release. But the versions seen so far in testing, migration should be worth only to those users Savvy.

The Windows 8 interface brings the Metro, most modern and beautiful design. But there is no recourse "killer" to justify the upgrade for anyone who uses the computer only to surf the Internet and work with programs like Word and Excel.

The interface Metro streamlines some tasks, but requires some getting used to. And much of its usefulness will depend on the developer community. If she "embrace" the system and create useful and interesting applications, the Metro can be a significant differentiator. In its current stage, however, it is just a nifty feature that speeds up certain tasks. But it makes a monumental difference in the lives of the average user.