This document provides an overview of Windows 8, including its roadmap, targeted platforms, versions, user interface called Metro, Windows Store applications, and key features and weaknesses compared to Windows 7. Windows 8 includes a new start screen instead of the start menu and task manager, and introduces a lock screen and different copy functionality. It targets desktop PCs, tablets, phones, and gaming consoles through a shared core that allows development of immersive, full-screen, touch-optimized apps distributed through the Windows Store.

1. Everything at once
Vijaykumar Nishad
- Tybms

2. WHAT IS
WINDOWS 8
Next version of Microsoft Windows
Next-generation development platform
New way of thinking about UI and UX
The most revolutionary software Microsoft ever shipped

3. ROADMAP OF
WINDOWS 8
2011
2012
Windows 8
Developer Preview
Windows 8
Consumer Preview
Windows 8
Release Preview
September 13
February 29
May 31
2013
Windows 8
RTM
August 1
Windows 8
Release
October 26
Windows Phone 8,
Xbox 720

4. TWO WORLDS
OF WINDOWS 8
METRO
CLASSIC

5. Targeted Platforms

6. TARGETED
PLATFORMS
Windows 8 is effective combination of mobile and desktop OS
All of the versions of Windows 8 have shared core

7. TARGETED
PLATFORMS
Desktop PCs

8. TARGETED
PLATFORMS
Tablets

9. TARGETED
PLATFORMS
Phones

10. TARGETED
PLATFORMS
Gaming Consoles

11. Versioning

12. VERSIONS
Windows 8
Baseline version of Windows 8 for consumers
Runs on PC and x86-based tablets
Windows 8 Pro
Advanced version of Windows 8 for business
Runs on PC and x86-based tablets
Enhanced virtualization, file system encryption
Windows 8 Enterprise
Advanced version of Windows 8 for enterprise
Runs on PC
Enhanced virtualization, advanced security
PC management and deployment
Windows To Go
Windows RT
Special version of Windows 8 for ARM
Runs only on ARM-based tablets and PCs
Supports only METRO part of the OS
Cannot be purchased, preinstalled on device
Windows Phone 8
Special version of Windows 8 for mobile phones
Supports only METRO part of the OS
Still has a lot of differences despite shared OS core
Cannot be purchased, preinstalled on device

13. SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
Windows8 Works Great on the Same Hardware that Powers
Windows7
Processor :- 1GHz or Faster
RAM :- 1GB (32bit) or 2GB (64bit)
Hard Disk Space :- 16GB (32bit) or 20GB (64bit)
Graphics Card :- Microsoft DirectX 9 Graphics Device or
Higher

14. User Interface

16. WHAT IS
METRO
Typography based design language by Microsoft
First appearance on Windows Phone 7

17. METRO
DESIGN
Make your application feels
like canvas with lots of
things to explore

18. METRO
DESIGN
Design made easy with clear guidelines
Microsoft has clear guidelines on everything
Fonts, colors and positioning are driven by guidelines
Guideline not a rule
Visit next resources
Font guidelines
Color guidelines
Layout guidelines

19. Metro style Apps
Model
Controller
View
XAML
C/C++
Desktop Apps
HTML / CSS
C#, VB
JavaScript
(Chakra)
HTML
JS
C
C++
C#
VB
Win32
.NE
T
SL
Kernel
System Services
Windows Runtime APIs
Communication
& Data
Graphics &
Media
Application Model
Devices &
Printing
Internet
Explorer
Windows Kernel Services

20. REVOLUTION OF
START MENU

21. Applications

22. WINDOWS
APPLICATIONS
Key characteristics
Immersive
Full screen
Touch-optimized
Good for both mobile and desktop

23. WINDOWS STORE
APPLICATIONS
How they got distributed?
Windows Store

24. WINDOWS STORE
APPLICATIONS
Programming Alternatives
C++/CX

25. Features

26. WINDOWS 8
FEATURES
There is lots of more
than this…….

27. WINDOWS
WEAKNESSES
A Whole new Interface to Introduce
Start Menu
All Software’s are not Compatible with it

28. Windows7 VS Windows8

29. The Start Screen
Window 7 At start screen we
have Desktop with a Start Menu toolbar.
Windows 8 At Start screen there is
all new Metro UI.

30. Task Management
Window 7 A simple and easy to handle
Task Manager dialog box
Window 8 A Whole New Task
manager dialog box with more details of
running applications.

31. Interface Issues
Windows 7 The interface of it
was same as earlier versions with
little changes
Windows 8 All new interface which
is hard to understand at the
beginning for a newbie. Every
window is having a ribbon with it.

32. Lock Screen
Windows 7 No Lock Screen
Feature in it.
Windows 8 A new lock
screen feature which allows to lock
your PC/ Laptop same as a
Smartphone.

33. Copy Style
Windows 7  Old Copy Style.
Windows 8 All new Copy Style.

34. POLL VERDICT
Poll
4%
6%
20%
How they got distributed?
45%
25%
I'll upgrade my existing PC to Windows 8 as
soon as it's available.
I plan to download and test the Windows 8
beta before deciding.
I'll stick with Windows 7, thank you very
much.
I want no part of any current or future
Microsoft operating system.
Other
Windows Store

35. Explore your world
though
Windows 8 Apps

36. Everything at once