US technology industry observer Stephen Chapman (StephenChapman) recently wrote an article on the latest leaked Windows8 slide analysis.
Apple's method: This slide contents of a virtuous cycle
below shows that Microsoft Windows8 in the development plan is clearly concerned about Apple.
the slide titled "Apple's approach: a virtuous cycle," Microsoft will be Apple's methods were decomposed, and agree with the value of the method. Microsoft hopes to give Windows the status of "Itjustworks" unique to Apple products.
Apple's method: Mac prototype virtuous circle
Because Apple mentioned above, so below is very much like a prototype device was rejected by Apple. The wallpaper uses the old Windows7beta wallpaper, and there are some version information in the lower right corner. It may be left over from the Windows 7 program, but it is still expected to include some Windows 8 program documentation.
product cycle
Microsoft Windows8 how the product cycle is divided into three main stages:
- plan (from frame to vision): the whole idea, theme, outline And a list of features.
- development (from visual to Beta): design and creation capabilities, refine SKU (SKUs) and value proposition, and start sharing the code.
- ready (from Beta to GA + 90): perfect features, fix bugs, create and track the index is ready, the focus is to create outstanding Dell + Windows experience.
It should be noted that these slides apparently leaked after being on display to HP, so many places are related to Hewlett-Packard. But the third step above mentioned Dell, which is very interesting. Windows8: Evolution
account here seems to give a lot of plans on how to access the Windows user. For example, one of the displays can log into the system with facial recognition. In other words, you only need to register your face in the system, and then you can log in when the camera captures your face.
facial recognition technology
below this slide lists a number of other login Windows8 consideration. The username is still the primary login method. In addition, Windows accounts can be combined with cloud computing, allowing users to roam between settings and preferences between PCs and other devices, changing the user's identity from "machine-centric" to "user-centric."
InternetExplorer9
there is a set of slides devoted to the IE9 browser, but there is not much fresh content. However, the slide revealed that the IE9 Beta version will be released in August 2010. Although Microsoft has tried this project with WindowsMarket, Windows 8 will launch a "WindowsStore" app store. Through this project, users can purchase applications directly for Windows, and of course, mobile devices such as WindowsPhone and ZuneHD. Microsoft has a solid foundation in this area, they can't wait to launch this feature. The following slide shows the user experience, developer experience, and channel experience. For users, Microsoft seems to want to integrate the Windows store with Bing. For developers, a variety of data is available.
Windows8 launch "Windows Store"
Although Microsoft has tried WindowsMarket With this project, Windows8 will still launch a "WindowsStore" application store. Through this project, users can purchase applications directly for Windows, and of course, mobile devices such as WindowsPhone and ZuneHD. Microsoft has a solid foundation in this area, they can't wait to launch this feature. The following slide shows the user experience, developer experience, and channel experience. For users, Microsoft seems to want to integrate the Windows store with Bing. For developers, a variety of data is available. Windows8 trends shaping the plan
shape Windows8 plan several trends: Products in the form of explosive growth (including notebooks, netbooks and tablet PCs, etc.), the popularity of connection (development focus shifted to software and service) , corporate and personal world conflicts (Windows 8 is designed to help users find a seamless experience between personal and professional life) and personal content experience.
Windows8 of the target user
enthusiasts and mainstream consumers are two main types of Windows8 of the target user.
Windows8 developer market
Windows8 developer include amateur non-professional developers, professional developers, and science, technology, engineering and mathematics developers.
Windows8 goal difference
specific to the product in the form of three large main goal is to Windows8 tablet PCs, laptops and one machine. One of the main goals of the tablet is that Windows-based tablets are still expected to be available.
Windows8: Quick Start
This set of slide shows the functional details of cancellation + dormant. Can speed up the system startup and shutdown.
Windows8
Help and Support Help and Support Win7 used to be a major focus, but it was abandoned. It now appears that Windows 8 will re-adopt this focus to help users deal with the problem.
Windows8 reset button
This is a very interesting feature. Windows seems to want to reinstall Windows with the reset button, while maintaining all personal files, apps, and settings so that users don't have to back up the content separately. This set of slides also describes the use of this feature.
1, when the user finds Windows8 poor performance and can not figure out why, you can click the Reset button, and select Reset Windows8PC.
2, the user may choose to save the current settings.
3, Windows8 will automatically save files and personal settings and transfer of personal accounts.
4, Windows is saved to the mirror and restart.
5, after the restart, the user can launch an application store (APPStore) to reinstall all the applications he had purchased, and view a list of applications installed from the outside of his application store.
In short, Microsoft Windows Store will want to help users get the desired application, so that it can be used for any Win8 device.