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Sunday, October 7, 2012

Windows 8 : HIT OR MISS

Microsoft is o the verge of releasing its newest operating system, WINDOWS 8, following the success of its predecessor Windows 7 which was released to manufacturing on July 22, 2009. Windows 8 has already has three pre-release versions: 
  • Developer Preview (September 13, 2011)
  • Consumer Preview (February 29, 2012)
  • Release Preview (May 31, 2012)
 Windows 8 is slated for a a final release on October 26, 2012 when it will become available to the general public for commercial purchase.
The Windows 8 OS has many new features and is quite different in terms of user graphical interface as well as the location and positioning of  common features such as the power button and menu.Windows 8 has its own antivirus so  no need to buy one as it works efficiently well.

As is the case with new tech many users may find it cumbersome to use for the first time especially if you don't have a touch screen. After a few days, using Windows 8 becomes more pleasant and the OS tends to grow on you with all its new features as well as the optimized ones of its predecessors. When judging Widows 8 it all boils down to user preference and taste as it is fast, reliable and stable.