12/4/2012 The Good, The Bad and The Microsoft Store Illinois CPA Society DbDecember 5, 2012 Course Instructor Dave McClure is a writer, editor and technologist whose careers have spanned 35 years and include assignments with the NASA Space Shuttle Program, environmental cleanups, and nearly 20 years as president of the US Internet Industry Association. He currently writes for Accounting Today and the CPA Practice Advisor, maintains two blogs and is a published author of fiction. He is the recipient of a 2004 Cornerstone Award for leadership in the broadband industry. 1 12/4/2012 Course Objectives Introduction To Windows 8 A Study of the Differing Versions 10 Things To Love About Win8 10 Things To Hate About Win8 Navigating The Windows 8 Interface How and When To Manage The Upgrade Welcome To Windows 8 2 12/4/2012 Overview Windows 8 is not an update. It is a compypletely new operating system. It’s a bi‐modal system: ARM (Windows RT) and Intel (Windows 8). The two are NOT COMPATIBLE. There are four versions for different uses. The Five Charms are Search, Share, Start, Devices and Settings. Its four building blocks are the start screen, charms, apps, and the Microsoft Store. It was optimized for use with a touch‐screen monitor. Four Versions Windows 8 RT . Sold on tablets and phones with the ARM processor. This version won’t run standddard Wind ows applicati ons on its DDkesktop wiihth the exception of a few provided by Microsoft. New Apps sold in the Microsoft Store. Windows 8. Conventional Windows, and the cheapest upgrade path. Windows 8 interface but also the Win7 desktop minus a Start button. Most of the applications that run on Windows 7 will continue to work on Windows 8. Windows 8 Pro. Same as Windows 8, but slightly more expensive. Includes all of the Win8 features, and also BitLocker, BitLockerToGo, Client Hyper‐V,, Domain JJ,oin, Encrypting File System, Group Policy, Remote Desktop(host), Boot from VHD. Windows 8 Enterprise. For volume licensees only. 3 12/4/2012 Charms Search. Search for anything. You can search just the app you're in (like finding a specific message in Mail),), search another app (look up something on the Internet),), or you can search your entire PC (for an app, setting, or file). Share. Share files and info with people you know or send info to another app, without leaving the app you're in. You can email photos to your mom, update your Facebook status, or send a link to your note–taking app. Start. Get to your Start screen. Or if you're already on Start, you can use this charm to go back to the last app you were in. DiDevices. Use all of the didevices that are connected to your PC, bhboth widired and wilireless. You can print from an app, sync with your phone, or stream your latest home movie to your TV. Settings. Change settings for apps and your PC. You'll find settings, help, and info for the app you're in, plus common PC settings—network connection, volume, brightness, notifications, power, and keyboard. These PC settings are the same no matter where you are in Windows, but the app settings are different in every app. You can also change settings for your PC when you select Change PC settings. It's where you change your lock screen picture, manage notifications, and more. Managing the Apps Most applications from Win7 will run under Win8…but not necessarily the 32‐bit versions. Windows Store Apps are different than Windows Desktop Apps. Applications may be purchased through the Windows Store. People, Email and Calendar come with the system. To get down to work, click on the Desktop Icon, which looks suspiciously like Win7 without the Start Button, Control Panel, etc. 4 12/4/2012 The Windows Desktop The Free Applications People Sports Mail Store Calendar Travel Messaging Video Camera Weather Desktop Bing Photos Music Reader Skype SkyDrive 5 12/4/2012 10 Things To Love Windows Explorer is now File Expl0rer Better security Internet Explorer 10 SkyDrive The best stuff is still there…notepad, snipping tool, etc. Except Paint, which becomes “Fresh Paint.” God Mode.{ED7BA470‐8E54‐465E‐825C‐99712043E01C} Supports Unified EFI booting Enhanced Parental Controls with browsing restrictions and a weekly report of web usage Windows Live Synching The “Refresh” button 10 Things To Hate You have to unlock before sigggning in You need a Microsoft Account You can’t sync with an iPod/iPad No Media Center Can’t view DVDs in Windows Media Player Hastens the transition to 64‐bit computing Same name, different program Patch Tuesday becomes Update Tuesday No Free Upgrade Interface changes with each app 6 12/4/2012 Deploying Windows 8 Now is not the time to deploy Windows 8. Make use of the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant at http://windows.microsoft.com/en‐US/windows‐ 8/upgrade‐to‐windows‐8 Make use of Windows 8 System Requirements at http://windows.microsoft.com/en‐US/windows‐ 8/system‐requirements TCO is the most critical aspect. Pay attention to the training costs and learning curve. The Good, The Bad and The Microsoft Store Illinois CPA Society DbDecember 5, 2012 7.