Windows 8Type, Click & Touch

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Outline• Intro - background on windows

• Top 5 features

• Metro

• Windows store / Apps

• Cloud connected

• Optimized for Touch

• Surface tablets

• Wrap Up - how and when u can get it

Tuesday, July 24, 12

Intro• 1982–1985: Introducing Windows 1.0

• 1987–1992: Windows 2.0–2.11—More windows, more speed

• 1990–1994: Windows 3.0–Windows NT—Getting the graphics

• 1995–2001: Windows 95—the PC comes of age (and don't forget the Internet)

• 1998–2000: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me

• 2001–2005: Windows XP—Stable, usable, and fast

• 2006–2008: Windows Vista—Smart on security

• 2009–Today: Windows 7 and counting...

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Metro

• New start screen

• Live tiled interface

• App home screen

• Swipe and zoom

• Simple flat UI

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Windows Store & Apps

• Remember purchases - multiple pcs

• Keep apps updated

• Discovery

• Family safety

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Cloud Connected

• Different services are integrated into one seamless experience

• Diff apps connect to diff services

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Optimized for Touch

• Small or large screens

• Different input mechanisms, touch, pen, mouse & keyboard

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Surface Tablets

• Designed by Microsoft

• ARM & Intel

• Kickstand

• Keyboard cover

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Wrap Up

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Wrap Up• Windows 8 out in the fall, October 26th

Tuesday, July 24, 12

Wrap Up• Windows 8 out in the fall, October 26th

• Upgrade - $40 most windows, xp,vista,7 to pro

Tuesday, July 24, 12

Wrap Up• Windows 8 out in the fall, October 26th

• Upgrade - $40 most windows, xp,vista,7 to pro

• Buy a pc today and cost upgrade for $15

Tuesday, July 24, 12

Wrap Up• Windows 8 out in the fall, October 26th

• Upgrade - $40 most windows, xp,vista,7 to pro

• Buy a pc today and cost upgrade for $15

• Preview Software is currently free to try out

Tuesday, July 24, 12

Wrap Up• Windows 8 out in the fall, October 26th

• Upgrade - $40 most windows, xp,vista,7 to pro

• Buy a pc today and cost upgrade for $15

• Preview Software is currently free to try out

• Check out windows 8 on tablet devices in the fall, the convenience of a tablet with the productivity

Tuesday, July 24, 12

Wrap Up• Windows 8 out in the fall, October 26th

• Upgrade - $40 most windows, xp,vista,7 to pro

• Buy a pc today and cost upgrade for $15

• Preview Software is currently free to try out

• Check out windows 8 on tablet devices in the fall, the convenience of a tablet with the productivity

• @maneshlad for copies of these slides, links

Tuesday, July 24, 12