ford1001 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I will try and keep this updated with news about Windows 8 whenever i can but for the first piece of news look below While we’ve not seen the anticipated Windows 8 first peak at CES, which was unlikely anyway given the raft of WIndows 7 tablets being launched there, new details about the OS have emerged. Technology blogger Paul Thurrott is reporting that the new OS will feature a tile-based interface called Mosh (presumably because you can dive right in). This won’t be a new mainstream interface however, and will be one specifically for devices such as tablets, slates and other Windows embedded devices. It also sounds initially rather like the custom Windows 7 interface for the ExoPC. It is also rumoured that there will be a new applications model codenamed Jupiter, presumably accompanying the expected Windows app store. This app model is expected to be based around Silverlight and will be delivered at .appx packages. There’s no more information but both of these are believable and, frankly, were to be expected. We’ll provide you with more news as we get it. Source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDaddy Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Sounds alright:) Good article! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunno Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 doubt there will even be a sniff of windows 8 beta for another year and a half Edit: 'It is anticipated that Windows 8 will be released in 2012 or later.' Wiki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrawr Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 They start work on the next OS after each one is released, almost straight away, so it doesn't surprise me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richio Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Tbh, Windows 7 is perfection, well for me at least. All they could improve on it is.. maybe speed and some small changes. However, maybe Windows 8 will be good for touch screens and needs to be almost calibrated and designed for touch screens I just hope they don't muck it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford1001 Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 hope it isn't a fail like windows vista Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDaddy Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 im using windows 7 atm, but i actually do prefer vista to 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 good article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunno Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 im using windows 7 atm, but i actually do prefer vista to 7. lol u mad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford1001 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 i prefer windows 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDaddy Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 im using windows 7 atm, but i actually do prefer vista to 7. lol u mad? haahaa noo, i just like vista better becuase the way it looks:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford1001 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 im using windows 7 atm, but i actually do prefer vista to 7. lol u mad? haahaa noo, i just like vista better becuase the way it looks:) It is better than xp in it look and feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHiLL Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Currently it's hard to see where Microsoft can improve on their operating system, other than little bits here and there, such as an app store, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford1001 Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 an app store would truly be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunno Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Apperently an app store might become a reality in Windows 8, also sources have said that Microsoft are apprently taking a big risk with Windows 8. And that they may be no 32 bit versions just 64 bit and 128 bit (still has to be confirmed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Apperently an app store might become a reality in Windows 8, also sources have said that Microsoft are apprently taking a big risk with Windows 8. And that they may be no 32 bit versions just 64 bit and 128 bit (still has to be confirmed). An app store would be awesome, nice bit of info there shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrawr Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Vista wasn't as much of a 'fail' as everyone seems to think. It was just over-protective, which is never bad in my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunno Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Vista wasn't as much of a 'fail' as everyone seems to think. It was just over-protective, which is never bad in my eyes. Yea I agree, Vista was actually a key step to acheiving Windows 7. Also the press destroyed Vista at launch before it was really understood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotteh Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I had some major issues with Vista with the over-protection etc. With Windows 7, I prefer the layout entirely, much more user friendly and can be more easily personalised to your liking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richio Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 App store would be cool Google Chrome has an app store now which is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHiLL Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I hope Microsoft solve the problems Windows 7 has on corporate machines, when it comes to profiles and folder redirection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrawr Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I had some major issues with Vista with the over-protection etc. With Windows 7, I prefer the layout entirely, much more user friendly and can be more easily personalised to your liking! The overprotection is what could be the difference to installing malware or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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