Windows 8 News
by Carl J Tengstrom
The absence of routine security precautions can make it a lot easier for unlawful attempts on computer systems to occur. Both the intruder and the person who has not taken proper security measures may be held liable for what happens. Read the rest of this entry »
Microsoft Stock (MSFT) has been one of the best known ‘get rich’ stocks of the 80’s and 90’s. Is it time for another run up? I think so, here is why: in the past six months it has been getting ready to go to $40/share. Sure, it had its low points back in March, the whole market brought down the stocks including Microsoft’s stock to $15-$16 levels. Ouch! Institutional investors piling back into the market at records rates, especially all those hot tech stocks! Read the rest of this entry »
Microsoft’s Cambridge Research Laboratories are working on how to structure Future Operating Systems like Windows 8 for future multi-core and many-core systems. The Barrelfish team are currently working on two trends: the rapidly growing number of cores and diversity in computer hardware. With our previous post, this could be an area of study for the 128 bit operating systems as future of innovation.
They are seeking fresh talent with cutting edge knowledge of mathematic, computer science, computational science, and social sciences. Full-time positions are available HERE. Microsoft Research offers you the chance to be on the forefront of computer science research and technology development by working on prototypes and future Microsoft Products. Read the rest of this entry »
In my endless search for tiny details hidden behind the scenes at Microsoft via linkedin, I came across a Microsoft Senior Research & Development employee: Mr. Morgan. I guess Microsoft employees need some training about exposing company secrets! He posted a few updates in the last 3 days to his linkedin profile that I find extremely interesting:
“Robert Morgan is working to get IA-128 working backwards with full binary compatibility on the existing IA-64 instructions in the hardware simulation to work for Windows 8 and definitely Windows 9.”
“Robert Morgan is using Hestia (custom software package) for experimenting with the processor for scientific analysis and 3D graphics. Error: Memory Latency? Always gotta be a challenge barrier, it’s gotta be a bug in Hestia. right?!”
“Robert Morgan is frustrated with process standards and regulations! Delays Delays!”
I added Mr. Morgan to my LinkedIn friends list, but he has not responded to any messages I sent to him. WOW what a find: WINDOWS 8 128 BIT! That’s Insane!!!! Didn’t we just get x64 less than 5 years ago? But, let’s face it we are in a recession; the next big products won’t be released until companies are ready to take a risk, but based on this they are far ahead of where we are today in the lab. Stay Tuned, I’ll try to find more, but I don’t think I can top this, Windows 8 x128 is a big deal
How do we get information about Windows 8 without any actual Windows 8 leaks? Whelp, not easy… All we can really do is search for former employees and current employees who do not understand NDAs! So we searched for these former employee resumes and current job postings of Microsoft and below shows some of the results! This tells us which direction Microsoft is taking Windows 8.
**STEWART TANSLEY POSTED HERE FIRST**
Microsoft is posting many jobs focusing on Windows 8 file systems, Windows 8 security, and high level research positions requiring Ph. D and Master degrees. Of course, they are always hiring advanced programmers and anyone who has anything to do with cellphone technology for the mobile group. They really want to kill the iphone I’ll keep searching for more information from resumes and job postings! stay tuned!
Microsoft doesn’t seem to be the only company focusing on reducing costs these days. What is Microsoft up to? well, one of these cost-cutting measures is targeting their most loyal fan base. Microsoft isn’t stupid and tries to market this in a positive light and keeps good public relations by claiming to be “expanding our investment in the MVP Award Program” with a new online MVP portal coming next year. Next Year?!?! They are Microsoft for god sakes, if it took a year for average company planning a simple web portal, they’d surely be firing someone or going out of business.
So where is the dirt? well, Microsoft is reducing the benefits of the free help volunteers called the MVPs? Starting October 1, Microsoft will retire these benefits for the Microsoft Most(a little less now) Valuable Professionals: Company Store (MVP Bucks), E-Academy, E-Reference Library, MS Press Book Reviews, and a few other things. Many MVPs are quite upset over these changes, but we have to remember that Microsoft can pull the plug on the entire program at any time, after all what purpose do MVPs really serve?
Lets focus on that question: What purpose do MVPs serve? Well, It used to be something of an earned position, helping customers for no pay on various websites for Microsoft software. (well, 99% Microsoft software anyway) Lately, its to the point that you can nominate yourself for that little bit of extra free work. Microsoft just needed a way to point out to the community that free help brings you a sexy label! Microsoft has recognized the inspiring activities of MVPs around the world with the MVP Award so it cuts down on the support costs and keeps loyal fans in my opinion.
Windows 8 Rumors suggest the release date for 10/22/2012, but we all know there will be leaks much sooner. But be safe looking for these Windows 8 leaks, there have been a number of fake leaks over the last couple of months on all of those popular torrent sites. Of course, they are packed with viruses and spyware which I’d advise readers to steer well clear of. As soon as a verified leak appears, you will hear about it FIRST on this blog!