Windows 8 Not Favored By Users - Technology News - redOrbit

http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/1112703233/windows-7-8-release-092812/

Windows 8 bugs hurt Microsoft, Intel CEO said to tell staff - DailyHerald.com

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120929/business/709299981/

The Associated Press: Gates: New Windows 8 system is 'very exciting'

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hpBSFUW60bWWrZ0SobBSjr-z0QUA?docId=b1bcf98f63e0498a8c74748f7b2e7fc7

Gates: New Windows 8 system is 'very exciting'

By EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press 

NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft founder Bill Gates on Thursday called the new Windows 8 operating system scheduled for release next month "a very exciting new product" and "a very big deal" for the world's largest software maker.

Gates said in an interview with The Associated Press that he is already using Windows 8 "and I'm very pleased with it."

Windows 8 is Microsoft's biggest overhaul of Windows in more than a decade and the company's attempt to stay relevant and exciting in a world where mobile gadgets have started to overshadow personal computers.

"Hardware partners are doing great things to take advantage of the features," Gates added. "It'll be a big deal."

Microsoft Corp. will release Windows 8 on Oct. 26 along with a new version of Internet Explorer.

Gates responded to a question about Windows 8 during an AP interview about the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's key role in a new global campaign to eradicate polio.

Windows 8 will replace Windows 7 on practically all personal computers sold to consumers.

It features major changes in the way consumers interact with their machines, and versions of it will also run on tablet computers and smartphones.

Although Microsoft has grown into much more than a maker of computer operating systems — providing computer services to corporations and Xbox gaming machines to game enthusiasts — Windows still accounts for a significant chunk of the company's annual revenue.

In 2011, Microsoft's "Windows & Windows Live" division generated 27 percent, or $19 billion, of the company's $69.9 billion in annual revenue.

Associated Press Technology Editor John Simons contributed to this report.

Intel, Partners Showcase Windows 8 Tablets and More | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2410306,00.asp

Add Custom Text or Image Watermark to Word 2013 Documents

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/add-watermark-word-2013?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A TheWindowsClub %28The Windows Club%29

Windows 8 satisfaction survey: 53% prefer Windows 7 over WIndows 8

http://www.bgr.com/2012/09/27/windows-8-satisfaction-survey-windows-7-comparison/

Ballmer brags about Windows 8 and Surface tablet to app developers during private event | WinBeta

http://www.winbeta.org/news/ballmer-brags-about-windows-8-and-surface-tablet-app-developers-during-private-event?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A winbetadotorg %28WinBeta %7C Beta centered%2C Technology and Microsoft news focused%29

Can Windows 8 surpass 3000 apps before launch? | WinBeta

http://www.winbeta.org/news/can-windows-8-surpass-3000-apps-launch?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A winbetadotorg %28WinBeta %7C Beta centered%2C Technology and Microsoft news focused%29

Michael Dell on Surface tablet: 'The impact will be limited' | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2010574/michael-dell-on-surface-tablet-the-impact-will-be-limited.html

Windows 8 Flash fixed » WHDI Reviews – Wireless HDTV News

http://whdi-reviews.com/2012/09/windows-8-flash-fixed/

Google pays bug hunters for finding Windows flaw | Internet & Media - CNET News

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57520440-93/google-pays-bug-hunters-for-finding-windows-flaw/

Building Windows 8 - Site Home - MSDN Blogs

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/

Asus Windows 8 tablets to be priced high, starting from $599 | WinBeta

http://www.winbeta.org/news/asus-windows-8-tablets-be-priced-high-starting-599

Intel thinks Microsoft is launching Windows 8 before it's 100% ready | WinBeta

http://www.winbeta.org/news/intel-thinks-microsoft-launching-windows-8-its-100-ready?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A winbetadotorg %28WinBeta %7C Beta centered%2C Technology and Microsoft news focused%29

Speed showdown: Windows 8 vs. OS X Mountain Lion | ITProPortal.com

http://www.itproportal.com/2012/09/25/speed-showdown-windows-8-vs-os-x-mountain-lion/

Intel CEO Otellini : Windows 8 is being released before it's ready...but that's OK | Computerworld Blogs

http://blogs.computerworld.com/windows/21058/intel-ceo-otellini-windows-8-being-released-its-readybut-thats-ok

Experience Windows 8 on an Android Tablet or an iPad.

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/experience-windows-8-android-tablet-ipad?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A TheWindowsClub %28The Windows Club%29

How to force a full shutdown to fully re-initialize Windows 8

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/force-full-shutdown-fully-reinitialize-windows-8?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A TheWindowsClub %28The Windows Club%29

Windows 8 Bugs Irk Microsoft, Intel CEO Said to Tell Staff - Bloomberg

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-25/windows-8-bugs-plaguing-microsoft-intel-ceo-said-to-tell-staff.html

Microsoft Issue First W8 Security Update | Security | OneStopClick

http://security.onestopclick.com/technology_news/microsoft-issue-first-w8-security-update_325.htm

Whether You Call It Modern or Metro, Here Are Eight Security Tips for Windows 8 - Dark Reading

http://www.darkreading.com/blog/240007938/whether-you-call-it-modern-or-metro-here-are-eight-security-tips-for-windows-8.html

Windows 8 App Shortage

http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2012/09/25/developer-interest-windows-8-appears-subdued-opening-new-line-worry-microsoft/

MySpace to launch redesigned site with Windows 8 Metro-inspired look | TechHive

http://www.techhive.com/article/2010561/myspace-to-launch-redesigned-site-with-windows-8-metro-inspired-look.html

Microsoft Brings Updates for Flash on Windows 8 - CCL Computers

http://www.cclonline.com/article/512/News/Operating-Systems/Microsoft-Brings-Updates-for-Flash-on-Windows-8/

Microsoft takes a big gamble with Windows 8 | ChannelBiz UK

http://www.channelbiz.co.uk/2012/09/24/microsoft-takes-a-big-gamble-with-windows-8/

Microsoft to provide its own news content for Windows 8 devices | Technology Spectator

http://technologyspectator.com.au/microsoft-provide-its-own-news-content-windows-8-devices

Business Line : Industry & Economy / Info-tech : Windows 8, a risk Microsoft must take to stay relevant: Gartner

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/info-tech/article3932005.ece?ref=wl_industry-and-economy

Attack Computer Wiz - A Security & Technology Weblog

http://attackcomputerwiz.blogspot.ca/2012/09/ctrlaltdel-missing-from-windows-8.html

Windows 8 tablets will lag behind the iPad, but will slowly eat into Android: report | TabTimes

http://tabtimes.com/news/ittech-stats-research/2012/09/24/windows-8-tablets-will-lag-behind-ipad-will-slowly-eat-android

5 Reasons To Like Windows Server 2012 - Software - Windows 8 - Informationweek

http://www.informationweek.com/software/windows8/5-reasons-to-like-windows-server-2012/240007721

Building a Windows 8 Home Server: File History, Backup and Data Recovery | We Got Served

Our extensive guide to using Microsoft's all-new Windows 8 operating system for home server application is a great read for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike! Check out each part of the series as we build a comprehensive overview of the platform, with detailed deep dives into new and improved Windows features as well as supporting third-party applications.
http://www.wegotserved.com/2012/09/24/building-windows-8-home-server-file-history-backup-data-recovery...    

Blizzard has ‘no particular fear’ over Windows 8 | VG247

http://www.vg247.com/2012/09/24/blizzard-has-no-particular-fear-over-windows-8/

Blizzard jumps on Windows 8 “catastrophe” bandwagon | VG247

http://www.vg247.com/2012/07/27/blizzard-jumps-on-windows-8-catastrophe-bandwagon/

HP Trickles Traditional Business PCs, Pre-Windows 8 - Hardware - Desktops/PCs - Informationweek

http://www.informationweek.com/hardware/desktop/hp-trickles-traditional-business-pcs-pre/240007856

Windows 8 Makes Strides In Mobility - Windows - Operating system - Informationweek

http://www.informationweek.com/windows/operating-systems/windows-8-makes-strides-in-mobility/240007719

Windows 8 and Azure: Microsoft's legacy escape route • The Register

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/24/windows_8_azure_will_alter_microsoft_forever/

Microsoft Windows 8 Keyboards: Curved, Lightweight / Infopackets.com

http://www.infopackets.com/news/business/microsoft/2012/20120924_microsoft_windows_8_keyboards_curved_lightweight.htm

Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 Comeback is a Multi-Year Story | Kapitall

http://wire.kapitall.com/investment-idea/microsofts-windows-phone-8-comeback-is-a-multi-year-story/

Serious Windows 8 RTM Flash flaw finally patched - The Tech Report

http://techreport.com/news/23618/serious-windows-8-rtm-flash-flaw-finally-patched

Week in Geek: New Security Hole Found in Windows 8 UEFI ‘Secure Boot’ - How-To Geek

http://www.howtogeek.com/125132/week-in-geek-new-security-hole-found-in-windows-8-uefi-secure-boot/

Understanding Early Launch Anti-Malware (ELAM) technology in Windows 8

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/earlylaunch-antimalware-elam-technology-windows-8?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheWindowsClub+%28The+Windows+Club%29

Windows 8: Metro apps are now called Windows Store apps

http://www.ghacks.net/2012/09/13/windows-8-metro-apps-are-now-called-windows-store-apps/

Windows 8 Tip: Upgrade from Windows 7

http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/windows-8-tip-upgrade-windows-7-144322

New Windows 8 box art revealed, shows off Pro Pack box art | WinBeta

http://www.winbeta.org/news/new-windows-8-box-art-revealed-shows-pro-pack-box-art?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A winbetadotorg %28WinBeta %7C Beta centered%2C Technology and Microsoft news focused%29

20/9/12 Security Alert IE7, 8 and 9!! | Windows 8 Forums

http://www.forumswindows8.com/browsers-mail/20-9-12-security-alert-ie7-8-9-a-7801.htm

Windows 8 Tip: Upgrade from the Release Preview

http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows8/windows-8-tip-upgrade-release-preview-144319

Microsoft patches critical Flash bugs in Windows 8 - Computerworld

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9231616/Microsoft_patches_critical_Flash_bugs_in_Windows_8?source=rss_keyword_edpicks

Accessibility--Hotkeys for Windows 8-- a preview | techvision

http://www.yourtechvision.com/content/accessibility-hotkeys-windows-8-preview

Office for Windows RT to ship between November and January - Computerworld

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9231266/Office_for_Windows_RT_to_ship_between_November_and_January?taxonomyId=86

Microsoft developing new Windows 8 note-taking app - Neowin

http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-developing-new-windows-8-note-taking-app

Disable Localization to see ALL Windows Store Apps in Windows 8

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/disable-localization-windows-store-apps?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A TheWindowsClub %28The Windows Club%29

Examining alternatives to Windows 8

http://searchenterprisedesktop.techtarget.com/tip/Examining-alternatives-to-Windows-8

Windows 8 guide: Uninstall an app on the Windows 8 Modern UI | Onsoftware

http://onsoftware.en.softonic.com/windows-8-guide-uninstall-an-app-on-the-windows-8-modern-ui

Microsoft reveals Windows 8 ready Sculpt Comfort Keyboard, costs you $59.95 | WinBeta

http://www.winbeta.org/news/microsoft-reveals-windows-8-ready-sculpt-comfort-keyboard-costs-you-5995?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A winbetadotorg %28WinBeta %7C Beta centered%2C Technology and Microsoft news focused%29

Windows 8 Forums

http://www.eightforums.com/

Dell’s Windows 8 three-way product intro: 10-inch business Ultrabook, all-in-one desktop, and a new tablet | VentureBeat

http://venturebeat.com/2012/09/19/dell-three-way-product-intro-10-inch-business-ultrabook-all-inone-desktop-and-a-new-tablet/

Windows 8 Tablets and Email: A Disaster in the Making | TechPinions

http://techpinions.com/windows-8-tablets-and-email-a-disaster-in-the-making/10360

Dell Latitude 10 Windows 8 tablet (preview) - reviews - Tablets - none - PC World Australia

http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/tablets/dell/latitude_10_windows_8_tablet_preview/436834?fp=4

Leaked Windows 8 tablet pricing suggests Asus is targeting big spenders | PCWorld

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2010050/leaked-windows-8-tablet-pricing-suggests-asus-is-targeting-big-spenders.html

People App in Windows 8 - Share, Access Contacts, Address Book, Status Updates

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/people-app-windows-8-easy-access-place-contacts?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheWindowsClub+%28The+Windows+Club%29

Is Windows 8 the answer to consumerisation of IT woes? - ComputerworldUK.com

http://www.computerworlduk.com/in-depth/operating-systems/3381784/is-windows-8-answer-consumerisation-of-it-woes/

Windows RT To Ship with Office 2013 Preview -- Redmond Developer News

http://reddevnews.com/articles/2012/09/17/windows-rt-to-ship-with-office-preview.aspx

Windows RT ARM-based devices will ship with a preview of Office Home and Student 2013 RT, Microsoft confirmed on Thursday.

Office Home and Student 2013 RT will feature Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint and Word applications. The suite will be provided preinstalled on ARM-based devices running Windows RT at no additional cost, according to a Microsoft spokesperson.

The final Office 2013 for Windows RT product will not be available by the time that Windows 8 reaches general availability on October 26, 2012. However, Microsoft is promising that those who buy Windows RT machines with the Office Home and Student 2013 RT preview preinstalled will get a free upgrade to the final product "starting in early November through January," depending on language-version availability. The upgrade, which will take place automatically, will depend on the device having Wi-Fi connectivity, according to Microsoft's announcement.

Plan for Windows 8 - Tools, Step-by-Step Guide, Help | TechNet

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hh974335.aspx?ocid=wc-nl-eval

How to install or enable Hyper-V in Windows 8

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/install-enable-hyper-v-windows-8?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A TheWindowsClub %28The Windows Club%29

Microsoft to give all 94,000 employees new Windows 8 PCs, phones - latimes.com

http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-microsoft-windows-employee-gifts-20120914,0,5409390.story

How to Repair Windows 8 Apps

http://www.thewindowsclub.com/repair-windows-8-apps?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A TheWindowsClub %28The Windows Club%29

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Windows 8 Can't Be Labeled: Developer

http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/microsoft-msft-windows-8-cant-be-labeled-says-developer-18542/

Bell planning to launch two Windows Phone 8 devices, Lumia 920 is not one of them | MobileSyrup.com

http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/09/14/bell-planning-to-launch-two-windows-phone-8-devices-lumia-920-is-not-one-of-them/

Windows 8 guide: Install an app on the Windows 8 Modern UI | Onsoftware

http://onsoftware.en.softonic.com/how-to-install-an-app-on-the-windows-8-modern-ui

Windows 8.0 SDK opens to developers

By:  Brian Bloom   For: ComputerWorld Canada

Microsoft will accept applications until Sept. 17 for the new kit

Microsoft is now accepting requests from developers for the Windows 8.0 SDK, according to a company blog post. Microsoft is being openly cagey about details, with senior director for Windows marketplace Todd Brix explaining that  "our goal is to generate as much Windows Phone 8 excitement as possible to attract new customers when phones go on sale. This is one of many steps we’re taking to help give you what you (and we) want most."




According to Brix, the SDK is built on Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 and will allow developers to create apps for both Windows 8 and Windows 7.5 devices.

For current Windows phone owners running 7.5, the future remains uncertain. Microsoft has promised an update, Windows 7.8, that will incorporate at least some Windows 8 features onto current devices, but their architecture makes it unlikely that they will be able to run the next generation of Windows 8 apps. So, the question is really how long developers will continue to create apps for the older Windows 7.5.

Read more: http://www.itworldcanada.com/news/windows-8-0-sdk-opens-to-developers/146124#ixzz26TJvtz6Z