1. Introduction  Is the current release of the Windows operating system, produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablets, and home theatre PCs.  Development of Windows 8 started before the release of its predecessor in 2009. Its existence was first announced at CES 2011, and followed by the release of three pre-release versions from September 2011 to May 2012. The operating system was released to manufacturing on August 1, 2012, and was released for general availability on October 26, 2012.

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3.  Analyse and explain technology features  Support for both x86 PCs and ARM tablets  Touch-centric, Tiles-based User Interface (UI)  Charms  Snap Multi-tasking  Windows 8 Control Panel  Web Navigation by Touch  Two Touch Keyboards  Enhanced Copy Experience"  Native USB 3.0 Support  Better Support for Multiple Monitors

4.  Advantages  Quick Boot  Quick Shutdown  Quick Boot to Internet ready Interface  Quick Navigation

5.  Disadvantages  The main disadvantage is lies in the working, the system is reboot several times (especially for 30 min)  No antivirus for the windows 8 only windows firewall and internet security  Apps works only in the full monitor by occupying the full face of the monitor  No side apps can be run will we are using the apps

6.  System specifications for the Windows 8 technology  Processor 1GHz or faster  RAM 1GB (32bit) or 2GB (64bit)  Hard disk space 16GB (32bit) or 20GB (64bit)  Graphics card Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device or higher  Windows 8: additional requirements  To use touch A tablet or a monitor that supports multi-touch  To access the Windows Store and to download and run apps An active internet connection and a screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768 pixels  To snap apps A display with a resolution of at least 1366 x 768 pixels

7.  Produce a clear summary of business expectations for the technology  The next version of the world's most popular operating system will definitely be a major turning point in its history.  Make it easy for business.  More affordable and affective

8.   Hackers and security firms are already going after the much hyped Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) Windows 8 operating system (OS).  In addition, security firm Vupen is claiming it found "multiple vulnerabilities" in Windows 8 as well as Internet Explorer 10.  The other scam offers the recipient a free version of Windows 8 if he visits a website. Instead of a Windows 8 download, the victim is led to a phishing site asking for personal information that can be sold in the underground market, the blog warned.

9.  Summary  The promise of a more secure operating system may be an enticing lure, but consumers aren't biting.

10.  Recommendations  Windows Consumer Preview release will let you to upgrade from Windows 7, and will run the integrated upgrade advisor and will tell you what things you need to look into.  Keep in mind that there’s no way back after an upgrade installation, Microsoft recommends you to perform a system backup, before you upgrade, migrate, or clean install of Windows 8 Consumer Preview.  Basically Windows 8 will perform well as per your requirements.