Monday 19 September 2011

Technology: Windows 8 Developer Preview


Hi guys, instead of writing one single entry today, I have found a few things that really interest me and will split that into several entries. First of all,  as most of us know that Windows 8 Developer Preview version is out! And anyone can download it, have fun with it FOR FREE!!!!! (Actually, the same thing happened before Windows 7 was officially released.)

First, Windows 8 has a reputation of 8 seconds boot-up time (with the right hardware of course) which is said to be 50% faster than Windows 7.

Image from zdnet.co.uk
Second, it promises a totally new desktop interface allowing users to view their PC like a mobile phone, third, just in case you don't like the new interface, you still get the Windows 7 traditional desktop, and fourth, Windows 8 is totally finger-touch-friendly so very soon, we will be able to use PC monitors/ laptops/ netbooks like an iPod.


To try Windows 8 out, you are suggested to use virtualisation softwares such as VirtualBox (which is  free, multi-platform (Windows, Linux, Mac, and Solarus) ) or VMware's Workstation 8 (not free, but has 30-day free trial) instead of directly installing the Windows 8 on your hard disk. If you are a Mac user who got bored by Apple and would like to try out Windows 8, you also have Parallel Desktop 7 (free 14-day trial),  or VMware Fusion 4 (free 30-day trial).'

I'll be trying that on my removable hard disk to be safe! Update you when I have done so!

Resources:
Windows Developer Preview downloads @ Microsoft
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/br229516\\

Watch Windows 8 boot in eight seconds, thanks to kernel hibernation@ This Is My Next.com
http://thisismynext.com/2011/09/08/windows-8-fast-boot-hibernate-resume/

Windows 8 @ Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_8

VirtualBox Official website
http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

VMWare Workstation 8 @ VMware
https://www.vmware.com/tryvmware/?p=vmware-workstation8&lp=1

Windows 8 Playlist @ Locky's English Playground
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5F019CE34A67F55D

Parallel official website
http://www.parallels.com/upgradepd7/

VMware official website
https://www.vmware.com/tryvmware/index.php