The key change behind the improvement? In Windows 7, all user sessions are closed, as are services and devices in the kernel session. Windows 8, though, doesn't close the kernel session. It puts it in hibernation mode. By writing the kernel session to a disk—instead of having to restore it completely with every start up—Microsoft has seen improved boot times of 30-70%.
If you want a complete shutdown, you'll still have the option to revert back to Windows 7-style. But why drive a Volvo when you can roll in a... uh... 30% faster Volvo? More.
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Interesting post! +followed
Hadn't heard of anything Windows 8 related before this post, thanks for the post!
8 seconds? Cmon windows you can do better than that!
I'm a Microsoft fanboy and this interests me greatly! I can't wait for Windows 8.
Would be great to play and work much quicker simply because less time spent staring at the Windows Logo.
That sounds awesome.
Awesome. I'm really looking forward to it.
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