Windows RT was originally called Windows on ARM as it is meant to run on ARM processors. The operating system has been likened to a tablet version of Windows Phone because it features a similar tile-based user interface (UI).
The OS will come pre-installed on hardware such like tablets (as Microsoft launched a product called Surface as Tablet device and windows based mobile phone), not as a stand-alone product. The higher end version of the device runs a full implementation of Windows 8.
There are some specifications which Microsoft has published to run Windows RT properly on devices which are:
• A touch screen with at least 1366 x 768 pixel resolution.
• At least 10 GB of internal storage.
• Built-in camera with an ambient light sensor.
• At least one USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 port.
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity.
• Controls common to most tablets such as a power switch, volume adjustments, and rotation lock/unlock.
Windows RT will ship with core versions of the most popular apps familiar to Windows users. The system will not run third-party applications unless they conform to the Windows RT standard, are approved by Microsoft and are offered in the Windows Store. Devices equipped with Windows RT will be "locked down" in the sense that users will not be able to uninstall Windows RT and replace it with any other OS.
As the launch date of Windows 8 gets closer (probably on 26th October, 2012), Microsoft has officially announced the various editions of the operating system that will be available for those using an x86 or ARM processors. Microsoft promotes Windows 8 as being one of the more flexible operating systems in the market today.
With three available versions:
Windows 8,
Windows 8 Pro, and
Windows RT,
the company hopes to reach out to all consumers whether they’re using a desktop, laptop, or even a tablet.
Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro will support any device that is powered by x86 processors. It will include features such as an updated Windows Explorer, Task Manager, multi-monitor support, and the ability to switch languages on the fly.
Windows 8 Pro will include all of the features found on Windows 8, plus features for encryption, virtualization, PC management, and domain connectivity; all aimed at enterprise users. Windows Media Center will also be available as an economical "media pack" add-on to Windows 8 Pro.
As stated above, Windows on ARM devices will be known as Windows RT. Windows RT will only be available pre-installed on ARM-based PCs and tablets, rather than being available to purchase at a retail store. The OS will include a touch-optimized desktop version of Office, including Windows Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote. It will also be primarily built around the Metro interface. Features for all three versions of Windows 8:
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