Microsoft has come up with their latest in the line of Windows operating systems, Windows 8, which was released in October last year. The tech giant is betting big on their new operating system, and hoping to repeat the success of Windows 7. Well, here in this article, I have come up with some information about the various Windows 8 versions.
Windows 8
Being the home version for x86 Intel and AMD PC’s, Windows 8 is mainly designed for home use. By using a VPN or remote desktop, you can connect to a PC via Windows 8 system. In case you travel to a different country or speak more than one language, Windows 8 enables you to switch the keyboard button, as well as change the whole Windows interface from one language to another. And, the interesting part is, you don’t have to pay a single penny for this switch.
Windows 8 Professionals
The Windows 8 Professional version is designed mainly for small businesses and enthusiasts. Some of the improved features that come bundled with this version of Windows 8 include the remote desktop server, virtual hard disk booting, Hyper-V, encrypting file system, and the ability to participate in Windows server domain. In addition, Windows 8 professional comes with an extra feature called Windows 8 media center, which will allow you to record and play back your favorite TV shows when you connect it with a TV tuner.
Windows 8 and its Versions
The Windows 8/RT version of Windows 8 has been specially designed for posing tight competition to tablets such as the iPad, and others. Windows 8 RT, also known as Windows on ARM, comes pre-installed on PC’s and tablets that are powered by ARM processor. As a a result of this, you won’t be able to purchase it separately.
Windows 8 Enterprise
Windows Enterprise is designed mainly to cater to the needs of large business and organizations. It has in its offering all those features available in Windows 8 and Windows 8 professional, along with advanced networking capabilities that are very useful for IT organizations. In short, if you take out some technical programs, it is very much the same as Windows 8 professional. So this is a version that is solely meant for big sized organizations, and a normal user won’t find it very attractive.
So, that was some information about various Windows 8 versions. Further along these lines can be known from tech resource magazines.
