Several months ago, Microsoft released their new windows operating system: Windows 8. It seemed all sleek and shiny when I first saw the commercial. But when I finally thought about it, I was almost frightened. Since I first started using computers often, I've always been familiar with Windows Vista or Windows 7, as most windows-people are. But the appearance of this new operating system seemed like a completely different way to use a computer.
I decided to look up how the system works and what features it has. The screen that scared me the most, was the screen with all of the tiles. This is essentially a newer, more simplified version of the 'Start' menu. It contains shortcuts to the applications the user chooses. If someone doesn't want to use this menu, they can just hit the 'Desktop' button the classic Windows Desktop will appear.
When an application is run, it appears fullscreen. There is no Windows Sidebar/Toolbar to get in the way. To get back to other applications that are running all one has to do is scroll the mouse to the top left corner of the screen, which reveals all of the running applications. Different programs can also be run next to each other side by side.
In reality, there is really nothing to be worried about when it comes to Windows 8. The system is a little different from it's predecessors, but in less than a month of use, users will be using it's shortcuts to their full capabilities. Still scared? You can always change the settings to make the system run almost the same as Windows 7.
I hate how technology always changes! I seriously just got used to Windows 7 and now this is coming out? It looks very fancy and complicated, but I'm sure it really isn't. As always, I love what topics you choose to blog about. You always blog about something I never heard about before! You did a great job describing what the new program would be about, but you could always go into more detail! Good job!
ReplyDeleteI see Windows 8 almost every day on television and I think that if the old way works why change it? It will definetly be a challenge to get use to the new way of doing things, but in the end I hope to see better quality of technology. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI think it is crazy how fast this new stuff comes out! It is ridiculous and incredibly hard for me to keep track of! However, I think you took a newspapers perspective on this piece. I mean you were very good about describing what it does without saying how you really feel! That really worked here! Good job!
ReplyDeleteMy mom is going to die. She already hates our computer and doesn't know how to run it. She probably won't get the upgrade until I am in college and mu brother will have to teach her how to work it. Although you say there is nothing to worry about, I feel that the new windows might be hated just like windows phones. The pictures really helped show the layout of the new program.
ReplyDeleteWindows 8 looks really cool. I had heard a little bit about it before but didn't know what it was going to be like. After reading this I have a good idea of what it will be like because you gave a good description. I like how you were scared at the beginning but after checking into details you found out that it isn't that bad.
ReplyDeleteAlex, You do well at informative writing. You explain your process. I see you being like the guy on the news every week who comes on to say, I had this question, I did this research, I hope it helps you. Nice style of writing.
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