The Windows operating system has held the leading position for the third decade. The most recent version to date is Windows 8. If you want to keep up with the times, you probably decide to get it.
According to the senior vice president of Microsoft Dan Lewin, the operating system Windows 8 in its final version will go on sale in the fall of two thousand and twelve. Most of the users will be able to purchase the new OS in November. Until recently, pre-beta versions were available that are targeted at Microsoft partners, laptop manufacturers, and software companies.
In Windows 8, work has been done to speed up the loading of the operating system, reduce the time it takes to wake up from sleep, and improve energy efficiency.
The "Start" menu, present in all versions since one thousand nine hundred and ninety-five, has been removed from the "eight". The feature of the interface includes the presence of two parameters: the classic one with a desktop and a conductor, as well as the new Metro version with movable tiles. A lot of work has been done to adapt the new OS to work with touch screens. This is due to the growing demand for tablets.
At the moment, the beta version of Windows 8 Release Preview is available for download on the Microsoft website. Prior to the release of the official version in the fall of two thousand and twelve, significant changes may be introduced into it.
According to Microsoft representatives, the upgrade to the new version of Windows will cost users $ 39.99. The upgrade to Windows 8 Pro will be the same amount, provided that the new OS is downloaded from Microsoft's website. The DVD with the update will cost $ 69.99. Until January 31, two thousand and thirteen, the update will be discounted, after that date the rates will change.
The Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant will monitor the upgrade by assessing system requirements and compatibility parameters of old and new operating systems.
By upgrading to the eighth version, XP users will keep their personal files, Vista users - files plus settings, G7 users - files, settings, applications.
