Windows 8 has 3 versions

Asked By annaatutor 40 points N/A Posted on - 06/05/2012

Which one should I choose from among the 3 versions available for Windows 8?

What are the advantages over the other versions?

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Answered By Chad Wiker 0 points N/A #136780

Windows 8 has 3 versions

Windows 8 is released in 4 editions:

Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Enterprise, and windows Rt. Now we’ll see what are the basic features of each, and for whom each version is best suited.

 

 

• Windows 8

This is the basic edition of windows 8. This one is made exclusively aiming the home market, and provides various new features like semantic zoom, live tiles, internet explorer 10, Windows store etc. This is the basic consumer edition of windows 8, and will be definitely suitable for you if you are a home user.

• Windows 8 Pro:

This version is more powerful than windows 7 professional ultimate and is created aimed for advanced users, for professionals and business applications. Some of the features are Remote Desktop server, Encrypting file system, Bitlocker etc.

• Windows 8 Enterprise

This version comes packed with all the features that Windows 8 has to offer. This is a heavily loaded package best suited for IT organizations. 

• Windows RT

Windows RT stands for windows runtime and will only be available on devices like tablet PC and any device supporting ARM. Another feature is that it would contain touch sensitive Microsoft office 15.

 

Based on this information you can easily select which version is best suitable for you.

 

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Answered By Anne Pedza 0 points N/A #136781

Windows 8 has 3 versions

Three versions of windows 8 as announced by Microsoft Corporation are Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, and Windows RT.
Windows 8 is actually aiming for normal computer users rather than Tech Enthusiasts and Geeks. It is the standard edition and will be packaged with OEM systems.

Windows 8 Pro is a special version of their Operating System for Geeks and Tech enthusiasts who are not satisfied with just Windows 8. It includes new features like encryption, Virtualization, PC management and domain connectivity among with the features that included in Standard Version and will have a media pack.

Windows RT will be only available with pre-installed on PCs and Tablets Powered by ARM processors and will help enable new thin and lightweight form with impressive battery life. For this it is also known as Windows on ARM or WOA.

According to Microsoft more information about these versions is coming months and it is hoped that the price be affordable for consumers. Now you choose the version which will be appropriate for you. Then to paste it into the word document.

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