Information Madness

Microsoft has reported that there are already half a million downloads of the new Windows Preview. Developers have been busy downloading copies of the Windows 8 Preview version since its initiation day before yesterday. This has given evidence of interest in an operating system that is likely to take on Apple’s software.

Microsoft is quite happy with the generated interest and reactions even though they are aware that they have a long way to go still with Windows 8. Microsoft is now concentrating on a Windows 8 version that will run on chips with technology provided by ARM Holdings plc. ARM (Advanced RISC Machines) Holdings plc is a multinational software Company that is based in Cambridge, England.

Microsoft is in a rush to complete Windows 8 because it wants an operating system that is capable of running thinner and lighter tablet machines with battery power that can create rivalry to Apple’s iPad. This is the main motivation for Microsoft to make its Windows personal computer operating system compatible with ARM-based chips for the first time. ARM processors are running smartphones and other mobile gadgets. Microsoft has introduced `Metro’ as the custom interface and touch layer for tablet devices built into Windows 8.

So far, the date for Windows 8 sale has not been decided upon. Post the `Build’ conference, Microsoft’s value rose 46 cents to $26.50 at the New York closing yesterday on the NASDAQ Stock Market.