Mary Jo Foley points out that while Microsoft can talk Windows 8 all it wants, there’s currently no hardware that can truly show off what Window 8 will do. By Mary Jo Foley 04/04/2012 Following the February release of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, we know a lot about Windows 8. The coming OS is nearly code-complete.
One query we ran across in our research was “What kind of operating system is Windows 8?”.
Windows 8 is a personal computer operating system that was produced by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems.
What is Windows 8 and how does it work?
Windows 8 provides heavier integration with online services from Microsoft and others. A user can now log into Windows with a Microsoft account, which can be used to access services and synchronize applications and settings between devices.
Is windows 8 good?
If you’re a mobile user who needs easy access to the complete Microsoft ecosystem, including Sky. Drive, Windows 8 is definitely a good fit.
Microsoft has released the latest Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 8.1 (KB5008263) and Windows 7 (KB5008244 may fail with the error, “STATUS_BAD_IMPERSONATION_LEVEL (0x. C00000A5)”. This occurs when you perform the operation on a CSV owner node.
When I was reading we ran into the question “Why was Windows 8 so bad?”.
Windows XP had a wonderfully long and successful life as an OS, and it was an evolution of Windows NT. Hardware and software compatibility issues were exacerbated because many businesses waited until this was handled. A lot of small and medium companies stayed on XP until Windows 7 came out. Windows Vista required a jum.
What is the reason behind the failure of Windows 8?
Microsoft is putting too much limitations for the developers which gives a lot of obstacles in front of any developer. As a user, I find the store very poor that doesn’t satisfy the basic user needs. Doesn’t have that unique thing that would attract users to buy devices running windows. The system’s ui is not that good for all users., and more items.
Will Windows 8 run on my tablet or laptop?
Windows 8 is expected to run a wide range of devices and machines and not just desktops/laptops. The above hardware requirements to run Windows 8 may not be applicable on other devices like tablets and slates. In general, all modern tablets and slates offer better configuration than shown above.
What are drivers in Windows 8 1?
Download and install drivers in Windows 8.1 Windows comes with drivers for many devices, such as printers, displays, keyboards, and TVs. A driver is software that a device uses to work with your PC. Every device needs a driver to work with your PC.