1. 1. Windows 8Operating SystemMade byBitupan Dutta
2. 2. Content Introduction HardwareRequirements Features of windows 8 O.S Reference
3. 3. Windows 8 is an operating system produced by Microsoft for use onpersonal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops,tablets, and home theater PCs.Development of this operating system started before the release ofits predecessor in 2009. Its existence was first announced in January2011 at Consumer Electronics Show. During its development and testphases, Microsoft released three pre-release versions: DeveloperPreview (September 13, 2011), Consumer Preview (February 29,2012), and Release Preview (May 31, 2012). On August 1, 2012,Windows 8 graduated from the development stage and wasreleased to manufacturing. Windows 8 is slated for generalavailability on October 26, 2012.
4. 4. ArchitectureIA-32 (32-bit) x86-64 (64-bit)1 GHz (with PAE, NX and SSE2Processorsupport)[64]Memory (RAM)1 GB 2 GBDirectX 9 graphics device with WDDMGraphics Card1.0 or higher driverStorage 20 GB
5. 5. Windows 8 introduces significant changes to the operating systemsgraphical user interface and platform; such as a new interfacedesign incorporating a new design language used by other Microsoftproducts, a new Start screen to replace the Start menu used byprevious versions of Windows, a new online store that can be used toobtain new applications, along with a new platform for apps thatcan provide what developers described as a "fast and fluid"experience with emphasis on touchscreen input. Additional securityfeatures were also added to the operating system, such as a built-inantivirus program and a secure boot feature on systems with UEFIfirmware. Secure boot requires the operating system to be digitallysigned to protect malware from infecting the boot process. Theimplementation of this feature has sparked controversy amongsupporters of free software. Windows 8 also introduces anedition of the operating system designed to run on devicesthat utilize the ARM architecture, known as Windows RT.