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Windows 8 Will Come in Four Versions |
| After years of criticism that the OS came in too many different editions, Microsoft′s move should eliminate much of the confusion.
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| Finally! After years of confusing consumers with multiple, slightly different versions of the same operating system, Microsoft announced today that Windows 8 will come in only four versions: One for home use, one for business, one for devices running ARM chips, and one for large enterprises that buy in bulk.
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For most people buying an operating system for a traditional desktop or laptop, the choice will be between just two versions. The version called simply "Windows 8" is designed for home users. "Windows 8 Pro" is for business users and includes features for encrypting a file system, virtualization, and domain management.
"Windows RT" is the new name for what had been called Windows on ARM. You won′t be able to purchase it on its own; it′ll come preinstalled on PCs and tablets that run ARM processors. Windows RT won′t be able to run traditional X86/64 desktop software. Instead, it′ll run touch–oriented apps based on Windows Runtime (or WinRT), Microsoft′s programming model for mobile apps. Apps for the touch–oriented Metro interface are built using Windows Runtime.
Windows RT will come with special touch–oriented versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
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Source: www.pcworld.com |
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