微软发新招：7版Windows10即将推出

 　　"We designed Windows 10 to deliver a more personal computing¹ experience across a range of devices," Microsoft's Tony Prophet wrote in a blog post. "An experience optimized³ for each device type, but familiar to all. Windows 10 will power an incredibly broad range of devices – everything from PCs, tablets, phones, Xbox One, Microsoft HoloLens and Surface Hub."

　　微软的托尼·普罗菲（Windows部门的营销主管）在他的博客中写道：“我们设计Windows 10是要在众多电子设备中提供一个更加私人的计算体验，一项在每种设备类型中都享受最优质服务的体验，不过它并不陌生。Windows 10将会驱动一系列设备，范围极其宽广，其中囊括个人电脑、平板、手机、Xbox One（一款电子游戏机）、微软全息透镜（HoloLens）和Surface Hub（会议用巨型平板）.

　　As with Windows 8, the consumer-ready editions are focused on desktop⁴ and mobile.

　　像Windows 8那样，Windows 10面向客户的这些版本针对台式电脑和手机。

　　1. Windows 10 Home: This is the "consumer-focused desktop edition" that will replace Windows 8 Consumer and the one most users will see on their PCs, laptops, tablets and "hybrid⁵" 2-in-1 devices. It will ship with Cortana and Microsoft's Edge browser⁶ and have Continuum capabilities⁷. Xbox users will also be able to play Xbox Live games on PCs with Windows 10 Home.

　　Windows 10家庭版：此客户导向型的桌面版本，将取代Windows 8客户版以及绝大多数用户会在他们的个人电脑、笔记本、平板和“混合式”二合一设备上看到的那个版本。此版本将会与微软小娜（Cortana）和微软的Edge浏览器一同推出，并将具备Continuum功能（一种自动调节系统的功能，可免除用户手动切换的烦恼）。Xbox用户还将能在他们Windows 10家庭版的个人电脑上打Xbox Live游戏。（Xbox Live为微软公司开发、管理的在线游戏，数字媒体服务平台。）

　　2. Windows 10 Mobile: Formerly⁸ Windows Phone 8.1, this edition will run on smartphones and tablets with smaller displays. It will run universal Windows 10 apps and the new Office apps optimized for smaller touchscreen devices.

　　Windows 10移动版：这版的前身是Windows Phone 8.1，它将在智能手机和平板上以更小的显示界面运转。它能带动所有Windows 10应用软件以及那些为更小触屏设备而最优化的新Office软件。

　　For companies, Microsoft is offering two business-focused desktop editions, depending on the size of the organization.

　　对于企业而言，微软要提供两种商务导向的桌面版本，它们按企业的规模来划分。

　　3. Windows 10 Pro²: Meant to replace Windows 8.1 Pro, it's designed for small businesses, with extra features to allow companies to manage apps and data across devices. Windows 10 Pro users can also take advantage of Microsoft's new Windows Update for Business program, which makes it easier for organizations to control how they get security and other updates from Microsoft.

　　Windows 10专业版：它取代了Windows 8.1，是专为小型企业量身定做的版本。它具备的新特点让公司能够通过其他电子设备来管理应用软件和数据。Windows 10专业版的用户们还能使用微软最新推出的Windows Update for Business项目，使得组织机构更便捷地管理他们从微软获得安全保障和其他更新的途径。

　　4. Windows 10 Enterprise: This edition replaces Windows 8.1 Enterprise and is designed for larger companies. It has more robust⁹ security features and also supports the Windows Update for Business program. Enterprise customers aren't able to take advantage of Microsoft's free Windows 10 update as it's only available to volume licensing¹⁰ customers.

　　Windows 10企业版：此版本代替了Windows 8.1企业版，针对更大型的公司。它拥有更强劲的安全特点，也能支持Windows Update for Business项目。此版本的用户不能免费享受Windows 10的升级，因为它只开放给有批量许可的用户。

　　5. Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise: Formerly Windows Phone for Business, Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise is the enterprise edition for smartphones and smaller tablets. Also available to volume licensing customers, It gives companies more control over security features and how updates are installed.

　　Windows 10移动企业版：这款版本的前身是Windows Phone for Business，是针对智能手机和小尺寸平板的企业版。它让公司对安全性能和安装更新的方法有更多的掌控。有批量许可的顾客也可使用此版本。

　　Finally, Microsoft is adding new editions for schools and connected devices.

　　最后，微软还给学校和物联网设备新增了版本。

　　6. Windows 10 Education: The academic edition's feature set is similar to the enterprise edition in that it gives admins more control over how updates and security features are managed and is available through academic volume licensing. Microsoft also says there will be "paths for schools and students using Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Pro devices to upgrade to Windows 10 Education."

　　Windows 10教育版：这个学院版本的特点配置与企业版类似，因为它让管理员能更多地掌控更新和安全特征的管理方式，有批量许可的学院用户也同样能使用这一版本。微软还称：“使用Windows 10家庭版和Windows 10专业版设备的学生以及学校将会有办法将其更新至Windows 10教育版。”

　　7. Windows 10 IoT Core: This edition appears to be the replacement¹¹ for Windows Embedded¹² and will power smaller connected devices, like gateways¹³. (Larger-scale devices like ATMs and retail¹⁴ point-of-sale devices will run versions of Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise, Microsoft says.)

　　Windows 10物联网核心版：这一版本似乎是为了取代Windows Embedded，它将驱动更小型的物联网设备，例如各类网关。（微软方面表示，更大型的设备像是自动取款机和零售终端设备将运行Windows 10企业版和Windows 10移动企业版。）

　　Microsoft notes the company is "on track" for a summer release for Windows 10, though exact availability details are still unclear. Windows 10 will be a free upgrade for the first year to most consumers who already have licenses¹⁵ for Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1.

　　尽管其具体的使用细节仍不清楚，微软称公司正“紧锣密鼓地”准备于夏季推出Windows 10。对于大多数已经有Windows7，Windows 8或是Windows 8.1许可的用户，Windows 10将会在第一年为他们提供免费升级服务。

1 computing   

n.计算

参考例句：

• to work in computing 从事信息处理
• Back in the dark ages of computing, in about 1980, they started a software company. 早在计算机尚未普及的时代（约1980年），他们就创办了软件公司。

2 pro   

n.赞成，赞成的意见，赞成者

参考例句：

• The two debating teams argued the question pro and con.辩论的两组从赞成与反对两方面辩这一问题。
• Are you pro or con nuclear disarmament?你是赞成还是反对核裁军？

3 optimized   

adj.最佳化的，（使）最优化的v.使最优化，使尽可能有效( optimize的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• We are often asked whether consumer Web sites should be optimized for beginners or intermediates. 我们常常被问到这样的问题：消费类网站究竟应该为新手而优化，还是应该为中间用户而优化？ 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓
• GOOGLE Advertising optimized sequence, greatly increasing the advertising effect. 优化了GOOGLE广告位排列顺序，大大增加了广告效果。 来自互联网

4 desktop   

n.桌面管理系统程序；台式

参考例句：

• My computer is a desktop computer of excellent quality.我的计算机是品质卓越的台式计算机。
• Do you know which one is better,a laptop or a desktop?你知道哪一种更好，笔记本还是台式机？

5 hybrid   

n.(动，植）杂种，混合物

参考例句：

• That is a hybrid perpetual rose.那是一株杂交的四季开花的蔷薇。
• The hybrid was tall,handsome,and intelligent.那混血儿高大、英俊、又聪明。

6 browser   

n.浏览者

参考例句：

• View edits in a web browser.在浏览器中看编辑的效果。
• I think my browser has a list of shareware links.我想在浏览器中会有一系列的共享软件链接。

7 capabilities   

n.能力( capability的名词复数 )；可能；容量；[复数]潜在能力

参考例句：

• He was somewhat pompous and had a high opinion of his own capabilities. 他有点自大，自视甚高。 来自辞典例句
• Some programmers use tabs to break complex product capabilities into smaller chunks. 一些程序员认为，标签可以将复杂的功能分为每个窗格一组简单的功能。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓

8 formerly   

adv.从前，以前

参考例句：

• We now enjoy these comforts of which formerly we had only heard.我们现在享受到了过去只是听说过的那些舒适条件。
• This boat was formerly used on the rivers of China.这船从前航行在中国内河里。

9 robust   

adj.强壮的，强健的，粗野的，需要体力的，浓的

参考例句：

• She is too tall and robust.她个子太高，身体太壮。
• China wants to keep growth robust to reduce poverty and avoid job losses,AP commented.美联社评论道，中国希望保持经济强势增长，以减少贫困和失业状况。

10 licensing   

v.批准，许可，颁发执照( license的现在分词 )

参考例句：

• A large part of state regulation consists of occupational licensing. 大部分州的管理涉及行业的特许批准。 来自英汉非文学 - 行政法
• That licensing procedures for projects would move faster. 这样的工程批准程序一定会加快。 来自辞典例句

11 replacement   

n.取代，替换，交换；替代品，代用品

参考例句：

• We are hard put to find a replacement for our assistant.我们很难找到一个人来代替我们的助手。
• They put all the students through the replacement examination.他们让所有的学生参加分班考试。

12 embedded   

a.扎牢的

参考例句：

• an operation to remove glass that was embedded in his leg 取出扎入他腿部玻璃的手术
• He has embedded his name in the minds of millions of people. 他的名字铭刻在数百万人民心中。

13 gateways   

n.网关( gateway的名词复数 )；门径；方法；大门口

参考例句：

• Police bullets raked the gateways car. 警察的子弹对着门口的汽车扫射。 来自辞典例句
• No Internet gateways are needed for the programs operation. 该软件的操作不需要互联网网关的支持。 来自互联网

14 retail   

v./n.零售；adv.以零售价格

参考例句：

• In this shop they retail tobacco and sweets.这家铺子零售香烟和糖果。
• These shoes retail at 10 yuan a pair.这些鞋子零卖10元一双。

15 licenses   

n.执照( license的名词复数 )v.批准，许可，颁发执照( license的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• Drivers have ten days' grace to renew their licenses. 驾驶员更换执照有10天的宽限期。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• Jewish firms couldn't get import or export licenses or raw materials. 犹太人的企业得不到进出口许可证或原料。 来自辞典例句