Microsoft Announces Four versions of Windows 8 in

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 7 successor will come under the name Windows 8 in the trade. The operating system will be offered in four editions: Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Windows and Windows 8 Enterprise RT.
A blog entry in the Windows team is directed according to the standard version "Windows 8" to consumers. It contains an updated Windows Explorer, a new task manager, better support for using multiple monitors and the ability to switch languages ​​on the fly. The latter was previously possible only with Windows Ultimate and Enterprise.
Windows 8 Pro is intended for technology enthusiasts, however, and companies.It contains additional functions for encryption, virtualization, management of PCs and connect to domains. The Windows Media Center as an extension to it - give Windows 8 Pro - known as "media pack". Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro as a 32 - to be available and 64-bit version.
RT is the Windows version, which Microsoft for Tablet PCs and ARM processors.It is not sold separately and comes pre-installed only on the market. Microsoft ships Windows with RT versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote that are optimized for touch screen operation.
The fourth version of its upcoming operating system, the company noted in a footnote. "How have with previous versions of Windows and a copy of Windows 8 especially for large customers with volume licensing contracts. Windows 8 Enterprise includes all the features of Windows 8 Pro, plus additional features for IT organizations to manage and setup of PCs, more security, virtualization, and more new mobile scenarios, "Microsoft spokesman Brendan LeBlanc writes in the blog entry. There is also a comparison of the key features of each version.
The latest Windows 7 is available in six versions: Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise. However, the Starter and Home Basic only available preinstalled on PCs, or reserved for developing countries.
Emerging markets such as China, Microsoft intends to use a special version of Windows 8th But it will be available only in a local language.