First Impressions tested Windows 8

Viewed from a long history of development of the Microsoft Windows operating system, Windows 8 could be regarded as the third milestone after the presence of Windows 95 with a navigation system and the Windows 32 Taskbar is the first version of Windows.

Windows 8 offers interfaces and experiences completely new to Windows users. However, for users of touch-screen gadget, the presence of Windows 8 is nothing more than the development that followed the era, in which the role of a keyboard and mouse were taken over by the touch and sweep of a finger.

After Microsoft released Windows 8 trial version for developers, two days ago, I immediately downloaded the file. I have used is the 32 bit Windows Developer Preview of 2.8 GB. Files ending in. Iso must be "burned" into the DVD first. Previously, I tried to install directly from the hard disk and flash disk, but stopped in the middle of the road. Installing the operating system must use DVDs.

The installation process does not take a long time. Only about one-third the time required to install Windows 7 that have previously been embedded in the laptop. The green color will dominate the display during the installation.

Installation is complete, users will be immediately taken to a page that no longer attached to the Start on the Taskbar. In the newest version, Windows Start Menu Start page transformed into elongated shades of green are filled with default application buttons. This is the entrance of Windows that is fully dedicated for touch screen devices. This view is immediately reminded me of the iPad who became my second device within the past year.

Please note, in this trial version, all applications (outside of the existing Windows applications) that exist in previous versions of Windows can not be used in this version, including Microsoft Office applications.

Due to Microsoft's latest operating system I use in Acer laptop, the touch screen features can not be used. However, it does not matter, because Windows 8 can still be used in the device or laptop computer without a touch screen. To scroll to another menu, I simply scroll the page with the mouse or clicking the arrow button at the bottom of the Start page. While in the top corner, there are user profiles that a picture can be replaced by utilizing existing webcam.

Although the look of the Start Menu changes, Windows still retain the old view that here referred to as the "Desktop". Once you click on the Desktop menu, you will return to the old atmosphere, complete with pictures desktop, taskbar panel, and the "Start" Windows logo in the lower left corner.

But, once again, the Start button will not remove a row of menu as in previous versions. When you click the Windows logo or press the Start button on the keyboard, you will be pulled back to the Start page. In addition, you can highlight your mouse to the left corner of the taskbar to bring up the buttons governance consisting of the Settings menu, Devices, Share, and Search.

When it gets into Windows Explorer, I found the new menu display that is more structured. I consider this view as the view from the standardization of Microsoft Office 2010 which, in addition to the Windows Explorer, also applied to the WordPad application.

To move to the previous application, you can still use the key combination Alt + Tab or Windows key + Tab (Aero animations but not out in this version). In addition, you can switch between applications by attaching the cursor to the left side of the screen. A minilayar will exit near the cursor that will take you to another application. Wait for the next review.