Microsoft's upcoming Operating System will launch with just 4 versions, simplifying the consumers choice of which operating system will fit their needs best. Windows 8 - For home users on a traditional laptop or desktop Windows 8 Pro - Geared towards business users. Windows RT - Previously known as ARM, this OS is made to run touch oriented apps on Windows Runtime (or WinRT). It will come pre-installed on PC's and tablets. The fourth option will be for large organizations or enterprises who buy in bulk. It's still unclear however, as to when they will be available, or what pricing bracket will apply. [Source : http://www.pcworld.com/article/253919/windows_8_will_come_in_four_versions.html#tk.hp_new]
Do you guys think this edition will be different with respect to features?? Or does this sound something more like Windows Volume Licensing?
Microsoft needs to come good to get businesses to upgrade. Windows 7 was just three years ago, it works great and is stable IMO. There isn't the dire need to shrug off bad press as was the case with Vista. I'm not sure the touch interface is going to do that. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/consumer-preview
agreed we only just really started to upgrade everyone here to Win7 (UTT backward) but it works really well i not sure how they going to sell Win8 to corporations so soon (how they going to market and justify)
thats how it goes with enterprises anyways... only few corporations upgrade soon after release. so i don't think thats a big worry for them, its getting consumer acceptance and loyalty back and taking over the tablet market
Windows 8 Release Preview "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0UcUgeo0V8&feature=player_embedded"]Windows 8 Release Preview multi-monitor demo - YouTube
tried it out yesterday on a laptop (customer laptop before putting back win 7) for face value it is Win 7 with the Metro Interface but it was very smooth and easy to use, response time was really fast for all the apps i liked it, just wish i had a tablet or touch screen to use
i have a network of about 500 pcs. we are now moving to w7. w8/9/ is gonna be a pass for me. simply no justification to get it.
If they are still going to charge about the same amount as they did for 7, they going to be in for a shock'
It's actually not the same price. I'm seeing windows 8 for 68.99US Does this mean that installation for Win8 would/must require a Win7 installation? The price of the latter is still at it's peak however... I'm VERY interested in going to Windows 8 and would like to fully understand the steps to do so. Many sites aren't clear on how the installation goes. From what I understand it is a upgrade from 7 to 8, not a standalone installation (talking from a desktop PoV)
for that price you have to have windows xp sp3 or later running to do an upgrade. To be able to install a barebones you need to purchase system builder which is 140... additioanlly microsoft has a deal running for the upgrade as well: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/buy?ocid=GA8_O_WOL_Hero_Home_FPP_Null 40$ for a digital copy of the upgrade... i've also been told that the license state of the current windows does not matter (havent tested it yet though)... so if you have an uncracked version of 7 running, it wont be a problem as the windows 8 upgrade legitimizes it
I got the upgrade special for 15$ Downloaded the ISO. Burn to DVD. Did a fresh install from scratch. Presto!
phoenix, i tried that link you gave with the deal, and i'm getting a message stating that i cannot purchase because of the region i'm in. Yet trinidad is on the list of applicable regions.. halp?
