Archive for February, 2010
Windows 8 will be a Completely Different Experience
by Tanmay on Feb.11, 2010, under Windows 8
A Microsoft Employee has commented on a Blog about the next version of Windows. Windows 8 or Windows.next as he calls it will be a completely different experience that what we are used to now.
The image below shows us a leaked Server Roadmap from last year. Windows 8 is supposedly set for a 2012 Release, around 3 yrs after launch of Windows 7.
On what difference the new Windows will have is yet to be seen. It could be a total UI redesign or just some internal code refinements and performance enhancements.
Here’s what the Employee said :
“So how am I referring to the next version of Windows without saying that many words – well simple – Windows.next:) This is definitely not the official version but a version that is becoming common along my circle”
“The minimum that folks can take for granted is that the next version will be something completly [sic] different from what folks usually expect of Windows – I am simply impressed with the process that Steven has setup to listen to our customers needs and wants and get a team together than can make it happen. To actually bring together dozens and dozens of teams across Microsoft to come up with a vision for Windows.next is a process that is surreal! The themes that have been floated truly reflect what people have been looking for years and it will change the way people think about PCs and the way they use them. It is the future of PCs… “
[via -msftkitchen.com]
Valentines Day Theme for Windows 7
by Tanmay on Feb.04, 2010, under Themes, Windows Se7en
The day when we celebrate Romance – Feb 14 known as Valentines Day is coming up soon. And what better to mark the special occasion than a theme!
