Microsoft Windows 8 System New Features

US technology industry observer Stephen · Stephen Chapman recently wrote an article on the latest leaked Windows 8 slides (it is said that these pictures were leaked by HP:) .

Apple's approach: a virtuous circle

The content of this slide shows that Microsoft is clearly focusing on Apple when it comes to developing a Windows 8 plan.

The slide is called "Apple's approach: a virtuous cycle", Microsoft has broken down Apple's approach and recognized the value of the approach. Microsoft hopes to give Windows the status of "It just works" unique to Apple products.

way Apple: Mac prototype virtuous circle

Because Apple mentioned above, so below is very much like a prototype device was rejected by Apple. The wallpaper uses the old Windows 7 beta wallpaper, and there are some version information in the lower right corner. It may be left over from the Windows 7 program, but it is still expected to include some Windows 8 plan documentation.

Windows 8 product cycle

product cycle

Microsoft how Windows 8 product cycle is divided into three main stages:

- Plan (from frame to visual): a list of overall ideas, topics, outlines, and features.

- Development (from visual to Beta): Design and create features, refine SKUs (inventory units) and value propositions, and start sharing code.

- Ready (from Beta to GA+90): Improve functionality, fix vulnerabilities, create and track ready metrics, and focus on creating a great Dell+Windows experience.

It's important to note that these slides were apparently leaked after being shown to HP, so HP is involved in many places. But the third step above mentioned Dell, which is very interesting.

Windows 8: Account Evolution

There seems to be a lot of plans for how users access Windows. For example, one of the displays can log into the system with facial recognition. In other words, you only need to register your face in the system, and then you can log in when the camera captures your face.

facial recognition technology

This slide lists the following other login Windows8 consideration. The username is still the primary login method. In addition, Windows accounts can be combined with cloud computing, users can roam between settings and preferences between PCs and other devices, so that user identity changes from "machine-centric" to "by user" Center”.

user-centric

plans to create Windows 8 trend

Windows 8 a few trends shaping the program are: product in the form of explosive growth (including notebooks, netbooks, and tablets), the popularity of connectivity (development shifts to software + services), corporate and personal world conflicts (Windows 8 is designed to help users find a seamless experience between personal and professional life) ) and personal content experience.

Other Analysis

Windows 8 Target Users

Enthusiasts and mainstream consumers are the two main target users of Windows 8.

Windows 8 Developer Market

Windows 8 developers include amateur non-professional developers, professional developers, and science, technology, engineering, and math developers.

Windows 8's Differentiated Goals

Specific to the product form, the three main goals of Windows 8 are tablets, notebooks and all-in-ones. One of the main goals of the tablet is that Windows-based tablets are still expected to be available.

Windows 8: Quick Launch

This set of slide shows the details of the logout + hibernation feature. Can speed up the system startup and shutdown.

Windows 8 Help and Support

Help and support was once a major focus of Win7, but it was abandoned. It now appears that Windows 8 will re-adopt this focus to help users deal with the problem.

Windows 8 Reset Buttons

This is a very interesting feature. Windows seems to want to reinstall Windows with the reset button, while maintaining all personal files, apps, and settings so that users don't have to back up the content separately. This set of slides also describes the use of this feature.

1. When users find that Windows 8 is not performing well and cannot find out why, you can click the reset button and choose to reset the Windows 8 PC.

2. Users can choose to save existing settings.

3, Windows 8 will automatically save files and personal settings and transfer personal accounts.

4, Windows is saved to the image and restarted.

5. After rebooting, the user can launch the App Store to reinstall all the apps he has purchased and view a list of apps he has installed from outside the app store.

Internet Explorer 9

There is a set of slides devoted to the IE9 browser, but there is not much new content. However, the slide revealed that the IE9 Beta will be released in August 2010. Although Microsoft has tried this project with Windows Market, Windows 8 will launch an "App Store" for Windows Store. Through this project, users can purchase applications directly for Windows, and of course, mobile devices such as Windows Phone and Zune HD. Microsoft has a solid foundation in this area, they can't wait to launch this feature. The following slide shows the user experience, developer experience, and channel experience. For users, Microsoft seems to want to integrate the Windows store with Bing. For developers, a variety of data is available.

Windows 8 Launches "Windows Store"

Although Microsoft has tried this project with Windows Market, Windows 8 will launch an "App Store" for Windows Store. Through this project, users can purchase applications directly for Windows, and of course, mobile devices such as Windows Phone and Zune HD. Microsoft has a solid foundation in this area, they can't wait to launch this feature. The following slide shows the user experience, developer experience, and channel experience. For users, Microsoft seems to want to integrate the Windows store with Bing. For developers, a variety of data is available.

In short, Microsoft will hope that the Windows Store will help users get the applications they want and make them available to any Win8 device.