Windows 8 to put your workspace on a thumb drive

Posted on Saturday, April 16 2011 @ 22:18 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

The Tech Report writes Windows 8 will offer a Portable Workspace Creator that will enable users to run the operating system from a USB device:

Details on this new feature are still scarce. However, it's said to require at least 16GB of storage capacity. Let's hope that requirement isn't a reflection of Windows 8's install footprint. I suspect USB devices will also need to meet minimum performance specifications to house a personal workspace.

Interestingly, this new feature is supposed to be geared toward enterprise customers. If Windows 8 comes out in multiple flavors, which seems likely, you might have to pony up for a Professional or Ultimate edition to create portable Windows installs.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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