Windows To Go is a feature in Windows 8 Enterprise that allows Windows 8 Enterprise to boot and run from mass storage devices such as USB flash drives and external hard disk drives. It is a fully manageable corporate Windows 8 environment. Using Group Policy, Windows Store can be enabled for a Windows To Go workspace (limited to one PC) and Store apps can be used on that workspace.
It is intended to allow enterprise administrators to provide users with an imaged version of Windows 8 that reflects the corporate desktop and as such is aimed at enterprises. Creation of Windows To Go drives is not supported by other Windows 8 editions. However, flash drives set up by Microsoft were distributed to those who attended their BUILD developer conference held in September 2011.
Windows 8 includes new features, including native USB 3.0 and full 4K Advanced Format support, Microsoft account integration, Windows Store, the ability to boot from USB Flash drives with Windows To Go, and easier system restore options, among others.
Windows 8 is a version of Microsoft Windows (an operating system developed by Microsoft) for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablets, and home theater PCs. Development of Windows 8 started before the release of its predecessor, Windows 7, in 2009. Its existence was first announced at CES 2011, and followed by the release of three pre-release versions from September 2011 to May 2012. The operating system was released to manufacturing on August 1, 2012, and was released for general availability on October 26, 2012. Windows 8 uses version 6.2 of the Windows NT kernel.
Windows 8 introduces significant changes to the operating system's platform, primarily focused towards improving its user experience on mobile devices such as tablets to better compete with other mobile operating systems like Android and Apple's iOS. Windows 8 features a new touch user interface and shell based on Microsoft's "Metro" design language, featuring a new Start screen with a grid of dynamically updating tiles that represent applications. The Start screen replaces the "Start menu" of earlier Windows versions. There is a new appplatform with an emphasis on touchscreen input, and the new Windows Store to obtain and/or purchase applications to run on the operating system.
In addition, Windows 8 takes advantage of new or emerging technologies like USB 3.0, 4Kn Advanced Format, near field communications,cloud computing, and the low-power ARM architecture. It includes new security features such as built-in antivirus capabilities, a new installation process optimized for digital distribution, and support for secure boot (a UEFI feature which allows operating systems to bedigitally signed to prevent malware from altering the boot process). Synchronization of certain apps and settings between multiple devices is supported.
Windows 8 was released to mixed reception. Although reaction towards its performance improvements, security enhancements, and improved support for touchscreen devices was positive, the new user interface of the operating system has been widely criticized for being potentially confusing and difficult to learn (especially when used with a keyboard and mouse instead of a touchscreen). Despite these shortcomings, 60 million Windows 8 licenses have been sold through January 2013. This includes upgrades and sales to OEMs for new PCs.
Windows 8.1 is scheduled for later in 2013, and according to Microsoft will change "key aspects" of how Windows 8 is used. TheFinancial Times called this "one of the most prominent admissions of failure for a new mass-market consumer product since Coca-Cola's New Coke fiasco nearly 30 years ago."
A software development process, also known as a software development life-cycle (SDLC), is a structure imposed on the development of a software product. Similar terms include software life cycle and software process. It is often considered a subset of systems development life cycle. There are several models for such processes, each describing approaches to a variety of tasks or activities that take place during the process. Some people consider a life-cycle model a more general term and a software development process a more specific term. For example, there are many specific software development processes that 'fit' the spiral life-cycle model. ISO/IEC 12207 is an international standard for software life-cycle processes. It aims to be the standard that defines all the tasks required for developing and maintaining software.
Microsoft is the largest software maker in terms of revenue. It has its own products and licenses. The tech giant for computers released this tablet PC to grow its market. Microsoft Surface is the first tablet to pose Windows 8 version with built in applications to experience high speed and quality.
Using the keyboard cover and its magnetic spine, this Tablet PC can be transformed into a personal computer. It has ability to support all applications. It comes with the full versions of Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word. It eliminates the use of an external keyboard and screen guards with its inbuilt keyboard and magnetic spine. The features of Microsoft Surface Tablet PC are listed below :
• It comes with 10.6 inch display with TFT capacitive touch screen and supports 16M colours. The display has 1366*768 pixels which can support multitouch up to 5 fingers. The density of pixels per inch is ~148ppi.
• The dimensions of this Tablet is 274.6*172*9.4 mm and weighs 680.4 g (1.50 lb.)
• It has Quad-core 1.3GHz Cortex-A9 processor powered with Nvidia Tegra 3 T30. The Graphics processing unit is powered by ULP GeForce.
• It is featured with 1.2 Megapixels primary camera with geo-tagging feature. The secondary camera also comes with 1.2 Megapixels. Both, these cameras have ability to record 720p videos @30fps (frames per second).
Microsoft surface Tablet Pc
• The internal storage of this Tablet varies with price like 32/64 GB. You can expand the memory using MicroSD card up to 64 GB.
• This Tablet supports 2 GB RAM for better storage of temporary memory blocks to make applications and browsing faster.
• It doesn’t support SIM. It supports direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, with Dual-band for speedy browsing.
• It has Bluetooth connectivity of version 4.0 with A2DP.
• It supports sensors like accelerometer to control the tilt and motion of this tablet at various angles; while gyro can measure and support the orientation.
• It has an integrated and dedicated MIC to control active noise cancellation for good conversation.
• It supports all formats of players like MP4, DivX, MP3, WAV, etc. and also image viewer and editor to regulate documents.
• To support and withstand its life, it has non-removable Li-Ion battery of 31.5 WH which gives you 8 hours talk time.
After this Surface Tablet was released, the company fixed many problems based on the customer reviews and comments. Simply, this is a computer with sufficient number of fun features and decent work potential. This type of combinations can make Surface Tablet work great.
Windows 8 is the latest version of Microsoft. The first update of this is windows 7 which was released three years ago. Windows 8 Operating System is that it can work same as with the tablets, laptops and desktop computers. This can support the input by keyboard & mouse and by touchscreen also, but Start Menu is one of the missing feature of the windows 8. Start menu contains all the programs and shortcuts.
In Windows 8 we can get Start Menu Back by following Options :
• The Classic Shell
The use of Classic Shell is free and it is an open source. This can be termed as a kind of the start menu. This can include the features of windows XP, Windows 2000 and 98, Windows vista/7 and also this is more configurable.
• The Start8
In addition to the Windows 7 start menu, it can also offer us the Windows 8 start menu as such. Here, theStart8 is not free to use as we can use the classic shell. If you want to make the use of Start8 for long term, then you have to pay for it. More accuracy can be experienced in the windows 7 as compared to the classic shell. Now the Start8 is very much familiar with the Window 8 as it contains the new start screen inside it.
• The IObit Start Menu 8
If someone who is disappointed by the classic shell and cannot buy it, then we can make the use of the new start menu called as the IObit Start Menu 8. This is completely free and can perform the all basic functions as compare to the classic shell. Then, one has to right click on the start menu and for our computer use, we find that there is a large number of options which we can make use in Windows 8 and we can hide the other side bars.
• Create your own start menu
With the help of windows taskbar, we can create our own new start menus and they can display the content of a folder. Without using any software, we can create menus here.
• The Pokki
This policy can be defined as the application store for the windows. The Pokki can also offer us various start menus for Windows 8. This does not copy the content and this can have the different design. As this policy offers various categories of applications as well as settings. One can create your favourite part, where we can place our most useful programs.
• The Vistart Menu
Vistart Menuoffers various features such as custom skins, buttons and incredible features. It is also compatible with the other versions of operating systems such as Windows 7, Vista and XP.
After the 1.24 Billion Hours of Public Testing in 190 Countries, Microsoft’s New Operating System Windows 8 is Officially Launched. So now it’s time to Upgrade to the Next Generation Operating System Windows 8. For Using Windows 8 you can do Clean Installation of Windows 8 or Upgrade from Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 to Windows 8 .
There are Two ways of Upgrading to Windows 8 from from Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 :
1 – Electronics Software Download : In this Method we can Upgrade to Windows 8 without using Installation DVD. We can Direct Download Windows 8 Setup from Microsoft’s Website.
2 - Windows 8 Installation DVD : In this Method we upgrade to Windows 8 by using the Windows 8 Installation DVD.
Windows 8 System Requirements :
• 1 GHz or faster processor
• 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
• DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 10 or higher driver.
Supported OS and Retainable Items :
• Windows 7 : Maintains Windows settings, personal files, and apps.
• Windows Vista : Maintains the Windows settings and personal files.
• Windows XP SP3 : Maintains just personal files.
Note - Before Upgrading to Windows 8 Save your all Important Data to an External Storage Device.
Method 1 - Electronics Software Download
1 - Go to the Microsoft Website and Find the Details for Upgrading to Windows 8 at Special Price of just $39.99 .
2 - After Clicking on Download Pro for $39.99 a Pop of Windows8- UpgradeAssistant will Appear. Save and Run Windows8-UpgradeAssistant.exe .
3 – Now Windows8-UpgradeAssistant will run a compatibility check to Inform you about compatible items, and incompatible items on your Computer for Windows 8. You can check full detail by Clicking on See compatibility details.
4 - After Checking System compatibility it will ask to choose what data you want to keep or import .If you are using Windows 7, then you could choose Windows Settings, Personal Files and Apps. But You can also Choose Nothing to Keep.
5 - Click on Next and Place Your Order for Windows 8 Pro at Just $39.99 .
6 - You can also get Windows 8 Installation DVD by Paying extra $14.99 . Click on Checkout and Make the Payment through Credit Card or Paypal and fill Necessary Details.
7 - After Successfully completing your order You will get the billing Receipt and Windows 8 product Key through email.
8 - Now Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant will start downloading Windows 8 to your Computer. It will take some time to download the 2 GB file, depends on your Internet Speed.
9 - Once the files have been downloaded, you can Install Windows 8 Immediately by selecting Install now, or you can create a Media version of it on DVD or USB by selecting Install by creating Media.
10 - Now it will inform you about the things need attention before you can continue the Installation. First Uninstall incompatible items for Windows 8 and then click on Restart to continue the Installation.
11 - Now you will get last change to make any changes in settings, If you are satisfied with your settings, then Just Click on Install and your Computer will Start Upgrading to Next Generation Operating System Windows 8.
