Windows 8 is Microsoft's next version of Windows that features a new Metro-style interface designed for both desktop and mobile devices. It includes two user interfaces: Metro for touch-optimized apps and the traditional desktop. Windows 8 will run on PCs, tablets, phones and gaming consoles. It introduces a new Start screen and full screen apps while retaining compatibility with desktop programs. The new interface may be difficult for some users to adapt to initially. Windows 8 is targeted for release in October 2012.

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Khalil Ullah . Manahil Shakeel
Maaz Ali . Shahnawaz Ahmed

3. 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

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

5. TWO WORLDS
OF WINDOWS 8
METRO CLASSIC

6. Targeted Platforms

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

8. TARGETED
PLATFORMS
Desktop PCs

9. TARGETED
PLATFORMS
Tablets

10. TARGETED
PLATFORMS
Phones

11. TARGETED
PLATFORMS
Gaming Consoles

12. Versioning

13. VERSIONS
Windows 8 Pro
Advanced version of Windows 8 for business
Runs on PC and x86-based tablets
Enhanced virtualization, file system encryption
Windows 8
Baseline version of Windows 8 for consumers
Runs on PC and x86-based tablets
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
Windows 8 Enterprise
Advanced version of Windows 8 for enterprise
Runs on PC
Enhanced virtualization, advanced security
PC management and deployment
Windows To Go

14. SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
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
Windows8 Works Great on the Same Hardware that Powers Windows7

15. User Interface

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

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

19. 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

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

21. REVOLUTION OF
START MENU

22. Applications

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

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

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

26. Features

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

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

29. Windows7 VS Windows8

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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.

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

35. POLL VERDICT
How they got distributed?
Windows Store45%
25%
20%
4%
6%
Poll
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

36. Explore your world
though
Windows 8 Apps

37. Everything at once