Windows 8 new features forecasting summary of the main Metro interface

China Developer Forum cited eWeek report, two Microsoft research experts Rafael Rivera and Paul Thurrott recently published a blog, summarizing the Windows 8 functional assumptions since 2010 Rumors as well as Microsoft internal information and add their own views.

Although the exact form of Windows 8 software is still unclear, Microsoft has made it clear a few months ago that the next version of the operating system will support SoC (system-on-chip) architecture, especially for partners based. ARM systems such as Qualcomm, Nvidia and Texas Instruments. This will increase the role of Microsoft porting windows to lithography. Will Microsoft Windows 8 prepare a version for the mobile platform, another for desktops and laptops? Or provide the same user interface for touch screens and traditional keyboard and mouse input by providing the same Windows version as much as possible across multiple devices? The date that the next version of Windows may be released is always tight-lipped, and online chat shows that it may appear sometime at the end of 2012. Therefore, the operating system elements mentioned in any blog can be fundamentally changed during this period. Here are some early ideas about Microsoft's upcoming Windows operating system:

1. Metro interface

There are indications that Microsoft designed the mobile system WP7 and Zune HD for "Metro" The design will become part of the design of Windows 8. In a unique way, Metro elaborated on the aesthetics of “less is more”.

2, tablet support

Microsoft has announced that the next version of Windows will support SoC (system-on-a-chip), especially in the mobile field dominated ARM system. In theory, this will allow the Windows 8 version to appear on small devices such as tablets.

3, Microsoft Store

In the summer of 2010, a website called Microsoft Magazine published an article outlining the possible features of Microsoft Windows 8 that leaked slides. These include: Downloading apps from the "Microsoft App Store".

4, fully clouded

As Microsoft is fully focused on cloud technology, the next version of Windows will likely include a more comprehensive integration of cloud features, including the ability to set up separate devices.

5, very fast startup

Microsoft Magazine leaked slides also included The next version of Windows may include ultra-fast boot.

6, Ribbon

The blogger Rafael Rivera and Paul Thurrott introduced the Office-style Ribbon interface in an earlier version of Windows 8 Explorer based on a recent blog post posted on Rivera'. Use these tools to view libraries, process images and manage drivers.

7, new lock screen interface

Rivera and Thurrott also found a lock screen interface designed for windows phone 7 early, including time, date and (mobile device) power management icons And other elements.

8, built-in PDF reader

According to the Windows blog, Microsoft may be integrating a PDF reader with Windows 8.

9, IE's proliferation

Rivera and Thurrott also found an "expanded version" of the Internet Explorer version, using the Internet Explorer 9 renderer on the desktop, but more like A mobile browser that lets Windows 8 work as a mobile device.

10, Biometrics

HP has been incorporating more biometric hardware and software (including fingerprints and facial recognition) for its consumer and enterprise products. Microsoft may try to use the more powerful biometrics to log in to Windows 8.

11, Touch Support

If Windows 8 wants to be easier to use, it should provide more contact-centric design and functionality (or other similar interfaces)

12, historical refuge

Rumors suggest that Microsoft may integrate a Time Machine backup utility similar to Apple's Mac OS X for Windows 8.