After all what is faster: Ubuntu 12.10 or Windows 8?

The war between operating system is something that has always existed in the world of computing. The war is certainly more intense in the field of mobile devices, including iOS and Android, but the segment of desktop operating systems to the eternal comparison between Windows and Linux systems continues.
While there are several quality criteria to assess an operating system, such as security, reliability, complete programming interface, simple and well documented truth is that the tendency is always to make an evaluation based on performance.
Windows 8 or Ubuntu 12.10, after which the fastest?

Windows 8 was to be known as the ultra-fast operating system! However, this is only possible if you have a system with multi-core processor, SSD and UEFI technology (learn more here ).
Moreover, and despite the Linux stand out, in terms of performance, other operating systems, the truth is that the latest versions of Ubuntu distribution have received some criticism from users ( some suggestions to improve performance ).
But the question remains!! Ubuntu or WIndows 8, which is faster?
To answer this question, nothing better than having two machines side by side exactly alike! The video below shows the results of two tests:

• 1) Boot
• 2) Log in

Specifications of the machines

• Intel Core i7 2600 K@3.40 ​​Ghz
• 16 GB DDR3 RAM @ 1333 Mhz
• Western Digital Hard Drive 7200.10 RPM

Let's see who is faster :

Surprised? After all the time differences are not so disparate.

Disillusioned with Windows 8 or surprised or with Ubuntu 12.10? 

GMusic, Google Music is also on Windows 8

The Google Music service is still not available in Portugal, despite being slowly being extended to other countries. This was not a limitation to their use, and anyone could register this service.
With Google's decision not to develop native applications for Windows 8, its users must seek alternatives to using this new operating system.
That's where the GMusic, an application for Google Music account access from Windows 8.

The GMusic is not, of course, a Google application but it will not take away any merit or features.
Can you give users all the features you can find on the site Google Music, but with the advantage of being within the interface of Windows 8.
Once authenticated the user has direct access to songs that have this service available, whether you sent or however you bought. These songs are presented in a list, organized by playlists, artists, albums and genres by.
Access to one of these categories presents to you the songs that compose it and then we can access them.
The GMusic is also, of course, a reader of those songs, which allows it to be integrated with Windows 8 so they can hear your music while using Windows 8.
The research, and because it is a Windows 8 is integrated and allows to easily find songs or artists seeking.
The GMusic has available a large number of keyboard shortcuts that allows direct control from the keyboard of your computer without having to use the mouse.
Two other features that GMusic have available so easy is to create new playlists and sort songs.

The GMusic is a viable alternative for those who want a Google Music client that integrates directly with Windows 8.
None of these tools are expected from Google in the near future and therefore it is necessary to use these alternatives.
If users are Google Music and your OS is Windows 8 then GMusic is a mandatory presence in your system. Test it and tell of your righteousness!