Tag Archives: Windows 8 RT

[Rumor]Windows 8 RTM Going Through Final Changes,Reaches to Build 8506

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It’s only a matter of few weeks for Windows 8 to be Released to Manufacturers,as indicated by Microsoft earlier at the release of the Release Preview a few weeks ago,indicating that the RTM build will be ready by the end of July.


As we  have reported earlier about the final build of Wind0ws 8 RTM  being in 8500 series ,it seems that Microsoft is giving the final touches to the RTM build.According to the new updates by Winunleaked the RTM build list has reached upto the Build number 8506.0.winmain_win8rtm.120630-1900.

Though it is still not official if this is going to be the Final build for the Windows 8 RTM since we can expect some more changes in coming days before the final sign off for RTM.The Public release however is expected in the final quarter of the year along with the release of Windows 8/Windows RT based tablets,desktops,laptops and hybrids.

The company has also announced a lucrative upgrade offers for all the existing Windows user(Windows XP and aboove) who can avail the Windows 8 Pro upgrade for as low as 39.99$ for digital copy of the upgrade.

Source[Winunleaked.info]

Microsoft officially announces Windows 8 SKU’s

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Microsoft has today officially announced the Windows 8 SKU’s. According to the blog post Windows 8 would have 3 editions besides the usual enterprise edition. The three editions are- Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT. Microsoft has also announced Windows 8 would be the official name of the next operating system to be released by Microsoft.

Only 2 versions would be available for sale namely Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro. Microsoft has renamed Windows on ARM to Windows RT and will be available only pre-installed on PCs and tablets powered by ARM processors. Microsoft has also clarified that none of the versions would be a compromised version as we currently have Windows 7 Starter edition.

Here are the set of features which are expected in different versions-

Feature name Windows 8 Windows 8 Pro Windows RT
Upgrades from Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium

x

x
Upgrades from Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate x
Start screen, Semantic Zoom, Live Tiles x x x
Windows Store x x x
Apps (Mail, Calendar, People, Messaging, Photos, SkyDrive, Reader, Music, Video) x x x
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote) x
Internet Explorer 10 x x x
Device encryption x
Connected standby x x x
Microsoft account x x x
Desktop x x x
Installation of x86/64 and desktop software x x
Updated Windows Explorer x x x
Windows Defender x x x
SmartScreen x x x
Windows Update x x x
Enhanced Task Manager x x x
Switch languages on the fly (Language Packs) x x x
Better multiple monitor support x x x
Storage Spaces x x
Windows Media Player x x
Exchange ActiveSync x x x
File history x x x
ISO / VHD mount x x x
Mobile broadband features x x x
Picture password x x x
Play To x x x
Remote Desktop (client) x x x
Reset and refresh your PC x x x
Snap x x x
Touch and Thumb keyboard x x x
Trusted boot x x x
VPN client x x x
BitLocker and BitLocker To Go x
Boot from VHD x
Client Hyper-V x
Domain Join x
Encrypting File System x
Group Policy x
Remote Desktop (host) x

The blog post also states that media pack would be available as a ‘media pack’ addon to Windows 8 pro.