Why is the next Microsoft operating system expected to be called Windows 8?
Microsoft has changed its approach to naming operating systems (Windows XP, Windows Vista) and is now using a numbering system. Therefore the next Windows operating system, Windows 7, is the 7th release which is due out on October 22, 2009. The replacement for Windows 7 is expected to be called Windows 8.
Will Windows 8 be the last in line for the Windows Series?
While it is unclear, there are definitely rumors that Microsoft will be abandoning the Windows line after Windows 8, or at least co developing a new product line alongside Windows.
What will Windows 8 improve over Windows 7?
Microsoft has not announced anything officially, but Steve Ballmer has suggested in the past that Windows 8 will improve management and voice recognition, making those two features their development priorities for the new Windows 8 platform. Virtualization will most likely be a major feature embedded with Windows 8. Also members of the eight forums have speculated that 3D and enhanced graphics will work its way into Windows 8, but nothing official has been released regarding this as of yet.
Will Windows 8 be 128bit?
Probably not, that was just a rumor.
Is Windows 8 Microsoft Midori?
That’s certainly a rumor, but not likely true. Midori is a spin off from the Microsoft Singularity project, and will likely be a new OS line entirely.
When will Windows 8 be released?
Microsoft normally releases a new OS every 3 years, so Windows 8 should be officially launched in 2012, which is approximately 3 years after Windows 7. The first leaked copy could be due at any moment!
I’ve always wondered how they decided on Windows 7 and Windows 8 naming…
- 3.1
- 95
- 98
- ME
- XP
- Vista
- Windows 7
- Windows 8
Are there betas or release candidate versions of Windows 8 that can be downloaded for testing purposes?
Yes. Microsoft goes about different ways to select beta testers. Normally a select group of business partners are invited to customize their software ahead of any official releases. I’m sure Windows 8 early builds will be leaked out to http://www.eightforums.com and torrents shortly after these business partners receive copies.
Did Microsoft insider leak Windows 8 release date?
Probably not, Any release date claiming to be true is probably not.
What is the best way to keep up on the news for Windows 8?
You can sign up at http://www.eightforums.com and read all the latest breaking news about Microsoft’s Windows 8!
Check back often, this Windows 8 FAQ gets updated fast!