Windows 8 Will Come in Four Versions

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Windows 8 Will Come in Four Versions

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After years of criticism that the OS came in too many different editions, Microsoft's move should eliminate much of the confusion.

By Edward N. Albro, PCWorld Apr 16, 2012 7:47 pm

Finally! After years of confusing consumers with multiple, slightly different versions of the same operating system, Microsoft announced today that Windows 8 will come in only four versions: One for home use, one for business, one for devices running ARM chips, and one for large enterprises that buy in bulk.

For most people buying an operating system for a traditional desktop or laptop, the choice will be between just two versions. The version called simply "Windows 8" is designed for home users. "Windows 8 Pro" is for business users and includes features for encrypting a file system, virtualization, and domain management.

"Windows RT" is the new name for what had been called Windows on ARM. You won't be able to purchase it on its own; it'll come preinstalled on PCs and tablets that run ARM processors. Windows RT won't be able to run traditional X86/64 desktop software. Instead, it'll run touch-oriented apps based on Windows Runtime (or WinRT), Microsoft's programming model for mobile apps. Apps for the touch-oriented Metro interface are built using Windows Runtime.

Windows RT will come with special touch-oriented versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.

Upgrades from Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium = Windows 8

Upgrades from Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate = Windows 8 Pro

Betas:

Windows 8 Consumer Preview Beta:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/wind ... er-preview

Windows Server 8: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-c ... fault.aspx

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im running windows 8 now man and I got to say I love it!!!!!!!!!!!




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Can't wait for the full release man!

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I'm runnin Win 7 on an XP MB now with sh!! loads of lag imagin what win8 would do [smilie=laugh[2].gif] [smilie=laugh[2].gif]
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