1. WINDOWS 8
Presented by,
Pooja Sree K
II ME SE
Reg. No. 112342012
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2. Agenda
 Introduction
 History of development
 Requirements
 Features
 Security
 Online services and functionality
 Removed features
 Microsoft Surface
 Conclusion
 References
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3. Introduction
 Produced by Microsoft
 Released on October 26th 2012
 Introduces significant changes to the platform
 Focused on emerging technologies, security features
 User interface is based on ‘Metro Design Language’
 Kernel type is based on Hybrid kernel
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4. History of Development
 Windows 8 was started before Windows 7 was
shipped in 2009
 Windows 8 supports ARM microprocessors in
addition from Intel, AMD and VIA Technologies
 August 1st 2012 the OS was released to manufacturing
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5. Requirements
 The hardware requirements for PC’s
 Minimum requirements are higher than Windows 7
 Uses IA-32 bit or x86-64 bit architecture
 With Memory RAM of about 1GB to 2GB
 Storage capacity 16GB to 20 GB
 The hardware requirements for Tablet’s
 Uses Graphics Card-DirectX 10 Graphics Device
 Provides storage up to 10GB free space
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6. Features
 The featured added and changed
 Faster startup through UEFI integration
 Hybrid Boot mode
 Lock screen with time and notifications
 Windows Explorer as File Explorer
 Redesigning the Task Manager
 Updating the Blue Screen of Death
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7. Security
 Security features include two authentication methods
 Windows Defender and Smart Screen filtering
 Support for ‘Secure Boot’ functionality
 Integrated Family Safety software
 Integrated System Recovery
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8. Online services and functionality
 Heavier integration with online services
 Enhancing Windows Live ID for synchronizing
 Updating the Sky Drive cloud storage service
 Uses Internet Explorer 10 in windows 8
 Included in both desktop program and touch-optimized app
 Includes version of Adobe Flash Player
 Improved support for mobile broadband
 Supports UEFI specification, uses public-key
infrastructure
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9. Removed Features
 Startmenu
 Support for DVD’s in Windows Media Player
 Ability to customize the font color
 Maximize/minimize buttons in title bar
 Backup, restore and previous versions interface
 Uses USN Journal
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10. Microsoft Surface
 Tabletsdesigned and marketed by Microsoft
 Two versions
 Windows RT
 Windows 8 Pro
 Uses kickstand for support
 Provides two camera’s
 Screen size of 10.6 inches with 16:9 aspect ratio
HD Screen
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11. Microsoft Surface Cont.
 Keyboards have gyroscope and accelerometer sensors
 Memory of 4GB dual-channel RAM
 Offers two keyboard covers
 Touch cover
 Type cover
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12. Conclusion
 Microsoft is making a leadership statement
 Stabilizing their work in both hardware and software
 A challenge taken over by removing its familiarity
 Enhanced version with users interaction
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13. References
 http://www.wikipedia.com
 http://www.microsoft.com
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14. THANK YOU!!
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