Windows, Windows, Windows. That's the magic word of Microsoft boss, Steve Ballmer, in welcoming the technology of war this year. Yells that he made in the Consumer Electronics Show 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. "With Windows 8, Windows we rebuild," he said. The operating system was first introduced on June 1, 2011 it is now can be used in the beta.
Windows 8 is a new strategy in constructing identity in the personal computer or a tablet PC at the same time. Such as Apple and Google, this platform also opens the way for Microsoft to build its ecosystem through market applications, Windows Store.
Because a reliable platform, Microsoft is straightforwardly made four versions of Windows 8. The reason, the software giant from Redmond, Washington, United States, it wants to make "reasonable" is used in all situations.
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| Windows 8 desktop preview. (Picture from: http://chromespot.com/) |
The fourth model is Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Windows RT, and the Windows Enterprise. "This platform provides the flexibility you need," said Brandon LeBlanc, Windows Communications Manager Microsoft.
Nomura analyst, Rick Sherlund, said that Windows 8 will bring a new phase of innovation in the PC market, notebook, and tablet. "Over the last few years, the development of technology on notebooks is very low," he said.
As for Abhey Lamba, an analyst at Mizuho Securities judge, Microsoft too long to dwell in the world of software regardless of platform devices that will use Windows 8. "The time is too long. Though it took a strong consolidation, particularly in market dominance iPad tablet to beat," he said.
WINDOWS 8
This platform can be applied to a touch screen device or a computer, complete with keyboard and mouse. According to LeBlanc, Windows 8 is intended for home users.
In it, Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 browser install to the engine, which is the latest version, Task Manager, and be able to send images to multiple monitors.
This operating system also can change the language used in your device automatically. Previously, these features will only exist on the Windows platform for Enterprise or Ultimate editions. LeBlanc added that there are local language options. Unfortunately, at present only available in Chinese.
WINDOWS 8 PRO
This model is designed to accommodate the needs of technology enthusiasts or those who dwell in the world of technology and informatics. In short, this is a notch above Windows version 8.
"All of the features in Windows 8 is available here," said LeBlanc. "Plus encryption services, virtualization, computing management, and domain connectivity."
WINDOWS RT
LeBlanc would like to welcome Windows RT as a new member in the family of Windows that uses the ARM processor.
"This is the only platform that is intended for Windows 8 and tablet computers are supported ARM processor made," said LeBlanc. Previously, Windows has always been faithful with a chip made by Intel.
Previously, Windows RT known as Windows on ARM or WOA. Some of the differences between Windows and RT with an ARM processor with an Intel Windows 8 is in the form of devices that are thinner and lighter. "Certainly the use of battery energy becomes more efficient," said LeBlanc.
On this issue, Microsoft also offers a different touch to use the program Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
WINDOWS 8 ENTERPRISE
This one is specifically for large enterprises which must be accompanied with a Software Assurance agreement.
Just like its predecessor, Windows 8 Enterprise edition also provides management services and distribution of computing, virtualization, security, and several options for organizing the IT system. *** [CNET | PC WORLD | RINI KUSTIANI | KORAN TEMPO 3862]
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