windows 8 (more
than OS)
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Hello my friends
We
saw several months ago Microsoft advertisement
for the new operating system Windows 8 .So I want to share with you some
of the pros and cons of Windows 8
To
help you in knowing this system
Is
Windows8 specifications will suitable for you? .. is it fit for companies in general ? Let's find out
While the jump to Windows 8 might not be a huge deal for
the average consumer, the change is a big decision for businesses — both small
and large. From IT departments managing hundreds, or even thousands of
computers, to employees in sales or marketing that rely on their computers to
get their jobs done, there’s a lot to think about before upgrading. Here are
some of the pros and cons of the new OS to help you decide whether your
business should upgrade to Windows 8.
Pro:
The New Interface
Say goodbye to the Start
menu! Windows 8 sports a radical new look and feel that was once called “Metro”
(and people are bound to keep calling that even though Microsoft retired the
name). First seen on the Windows Phone and the Xbox 360, the new user
experience is a colorful and boxy design that uses tiles to provide you with
relevant information at a glance.
These tiles update in
real-time to show you upcoming calendar events, incoming tweets, and even the
weather report. When you switch over to a tablet or mobile device, you’ll be
presented with the same tiles, allowing you to swipe between screens and apps
with ease.
An added benefit of the
new user interface is much better support for multiple monitors. Robust
settings will allow you to customize things like the display of each individual
monitor, its desktop backgrounds, and multi-monitor slide shows. And some
studies have shown that some types of employees perform better with multiple monitors
if you’re willing to make the investment. Being able to take your information
with you wherever you go and having an at-a-glance view of key applications
will be invaluable for businesses that need to consume data quickly.
Pro:
Unified Experience
While Metro provides a
new aesthetic in the form of a welcome new design refresh to Windows, there’s
an even bigger bonus here. The new design eliminates clutter and ties different
aspects of the operating system together in ways that we have not really seen
before with Windows.
There is now built-in
compatibility across a wide range of devices beyond just your typical desktop
computer or workstation. The Windows 8 experience can be expanded to tablets
and smartphones; powerful sync tools lets you take your apps, preferences and
more with you wherever you go. Windows 8 also offers single sign-on to all your
devices — a big plus for business users who are always traveling.
Pro:
Better Performance
Windows 8 was designed
from the ground up to provide a snappier operating system that takes advantage
of the latest advancements in hardware and processing tools. When Microsoft
released the Consumer Preview version of the OS a few months ago, many were
surprised just how fast Microsoft had made Windows 8. Shaving seconds off
most tasks, computers running Windows 8 will be able to start faster, load
programs quicker and manage tasks more efficiently with an overhauled Task
Manager.
Along with better
performance, Windows 8 comes with more responsible energy usage as well. Early
reports indicate that you may be able to squeeze a little more time out of your
laptop battery thanks to improvements made at the system level to Windows 8.
When idle, the OS will drop down into a very low power usage state to save
energy and conserve battery life.
Pro: Easy Application Development Process
It is very easy to develop Metro
applications for Windows 8. The only languages a developer would need to know
are JavaScript, CSS, and HTML5. These languages are simple and quick, which
means developers will create new applications efficiently.
Pro: Microsoft App Store
Microsoft is releasing
its own App Store along with Windows 8. Not only will developers be able to
create apps quickly, but now they all have a central hub through which to
distribute them. Despite how good the Microsoft App Store sounds, one must
remember that Microsoft has tried something like this before and failed. Will
this be another flop?
Pro: Improved Task Manager
The
Task Manager in Windows 8 has been majorly improved with a focus on ease of use
for regular users without reducing its usefulness for power users. For regular
users, the interface has been better organized and designed to be more
intuitive. Upon startup, the only thing the user will see is a list of running
applications and applications that are not responding. The Processes, Services,
Performance, Networking, and Users tabs have been stowed
out of sight. Now you can just select an application and click End Task,
and the application immediately closes without prompting. Power users can click
More Details and an improved selection of the aforementioned tabs will
be displayed.
Con:
Steep Learning Curve
In the business world,
Windows has been the norm for many years. While the operating system has seen a
host of updates, the way people use it hasn’t really changed that much. If
you’re operating a business and thinking of taking the jump to Windows 8,
expect a bit of a learning curve for your staff.
Windows 8 does away with
the traditional task bar and features a completely new ribbon-based interface for
first-party applications. Those using recent versions of Office, or using a
tablet running Windows 8 might feel right at home. However, a majority of
people will need some form of training to get up to speed on the many changes
and enhancements being offered.
In the business world,
Windows has been the norm for many years. While the operating system has seen a
host of updates, the way people use it hasn’t really changed that much. If
you’re operating a business and thinking of taking the jump to Windows 8,
expect a bit of a learning curve for your staff.
Windows 8 does away with
the traditional task bar and features a completely new ribbon-based interface for
first-party applications. Those using recent versions of Office, or using a
tablet running Windows 8 might feel right at home. However, a majority of
people will need some form of training to get up to speed on the many changes
and enhancements being offered.
Con: Windows 7 Isn’t That Old
The last major
consideration to take into account is the relative recency of the Windows 7
operating system. Some companies’ IT departments are still trying to work out
the kinks of the migration to Windows 7. Enterprise businesses may have a hard
time justifying yet another upgrade that will take computers offline. There are
also training requirements and costs to consider.
Con:
No Start Button
Since
Windows 95, the Start button has been with us, and is something that some might
argue has made Windows Windows. The Start button is even where the Microsoft
logo has been harbored for 17 years. To many users, it seems sacreligious to
eliminate such a long-lasting icon so unceremoniously. Does Microsoft have no
respect for tradition and nostalgia?
To know the requirements of upgrade to
Windows 8 from here
To download
a trial version for developers of Windows 8 from here
http://msdn.microsoft.com/ar-sa/windows/apps/br229516/
note
: These pros and cons from the point of view of some users for Windows 8
we
may agree with some of it and may not
But in the end, you will
determine whether the system is suitable for you or not
What
feature of Windows 8 are you most excited about ? Will you be making the
upgrade? Let us know in the comments!
Hi Halah, your post was very nicely written, and it also includes a lot of useful information.
ReplyDeleteI think it was a high quality post.
Thank you so much Halah