Windows 8 (operating system)

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:operating_system
gptkbp:codename gptkb:Windows_8
gptkb:Midori
gptkbp:developer gptkb:Microsoft
gptkbp:endOfSupport 2023-01-10
2018-01-09
gptkbp:family gptkb:Microsoft_Windows
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Windows 8 (operating system)
gptkbp:interface gptkb:Metro_UI
gptkbp:kernelType Hybrid kernel
gptkbp:latestReleaseVersion 2013-10-17
8.1
gptkbp:license Commercial proprietary software
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Internet_Explorer_10
gptkb:Live_Tiles
gptkb:Storage_Spaces
gptkb:Windows_Store
gptkb:Windows_To_Go
gptkb:DirectX_11.1
Charms bar
Start screen
Cloud integration
Faster boot times
Improved security
SkyDrive integration
Secure Boot support
Task Manager redesign
App snapping
Family Safety controls
File History backup
Improved multi-language support
Improved touch support
Lock screen with notifications
Modern app platform
Multiple monitor improvements
Native USB 3.0 support
No Start menu (replaced by Start screen)
Picture password
Refresh and Reset PC options
Support for ARM architecture
Windows Defender as antivirus
Windows RT variant
Windows Store apps sandboxing
gptkbp:platform gptkb:ARM
gptkb:IA-32
x86-64
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Windows_7
gptkbp:releaseDate 2012-10-26
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Windows_10
gptkb:Windows_8.1
gptkbp:website https://www.microsoft.com/windows8
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Windows_8:_The_Missing_Manual
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7