Details of windows 8

When Windows 8 was unveiled we dearly hoped that Microsoft would stop the tradition of presenting an orchestra of Windows versions. But it was just a hope and it will remain that only as today Microsoft announced the different versions of Windows 8.
At least this time around Microsoft has toned down the version nomenclature to only four versions. According to Microsoft, there will be Windows 8, Windows Pro and Windows RT. Additionally, there will be another version of Windows specially tailored for the Enterprise market.The OS running on x86/x64 devices will be called Windows 8, while Windows RT will run on ARM based hardware.
Windows 8 will include features like updated Windows Explorer, Task Manager, better multi-monitor support and the ability to switch languages on the fly, something users previously could only do in Windows Ultimate and Enterprise editions.
Windows 8 Pro will have a multitude of enthusiast centric features. It will include all the features in Windows 8 plus features for encryption, virtualization, PC management and domain connectivity. Windows Media Center will be available as an economical “media pack” add-on to Windows 8 Pro.
As mentioned above Windows RT will be geared exclusively towards ARM devices. This single edition will only be available pre-installed on PCs and tablets powered by ARM processors. Microsoft says these processors will enable new thin and lightweight form factors with improve battery life performance. Additionally, Windows RT will come pre-loaded touch-optimized desktop versions of the new Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Windows RT will be dependent on the new Windows Run Time development environment for Metro style apps that will be available on the Windows Store.

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