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[b]What we know[/b]
Pretty much nothing. Within the past few days, however, the site that gave [i]very[/i] accurate Windows 7 information has released a build number, as well as some screenshots of the next version of Windows. We're going to refer to that version of Windows as "Windows 8" - as it's what Microsoft has called it internally, and it's a logical name.
[b]Features?[/b]
We don't know of many, although some blog posts have revealed enhanced support for virtual hard disks. If I were to speculate, I would say the superbar from Windows 7 is going to get some (well-needed) improvements, IE is going to have a major update, and WMP will probably get updated as well.
[b]Enough of your speculations, give us some media![/b]
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(Thanks WZOR for your ugly-ass watermark on everything you post, I love it.)
[b]Release date?[/b]
Probably around 2011 or 2012, following Microsoft's usual release schedule.
Thanks to Panda X for the heads up (I totally stole your right to this thread, ;) )
[b]Why would I post this?[/b]
When builds start leaking like this, there's bound to be more information and screenshots behind them. I predict there's going to be a lot more media in the coming.
Well I hope the codename doesn't become the real name this time!
Ugh, already? I liked the old toolbar.
I reckon it'll be Windows 7.1, because Microsoft is becoming Apple. (and Apple are crap)
Prepare for the fanboys!
I really hope they give it a real name this time. Vista was such an awesome OS name.
Come on MS some creativity here!
This isn't Windows 8 jimmy. I told you this. Hell [I]you[/I] even told me this afterward in agreement.
[QUOTE=Panda X;19966284]This isn't Windows 8 jimmy. I told you this. Hell [I]you[/I] even told me this afterward in agreement.[/QUOTE]
Yes but it's next version of Windows, possibly 8. There's not much else it could be. I didn't want to put "The next version of windows megathread" because it sounded too weird.
wrong
it's windows XP 2
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i would give you a source but microsoft removed the article
[QUOTE=whatnow V2;19967814]wrong
it's windows XP 2[/QUOTE]
I'm waiting for Windows 72 eXPerience edition
In all seriousness, Microsoft better not name it 8, otherwise it's just gonna become a ton of random numbered versions eventually. Think:
Windows 1
Windows 2
Windows 3
Windows 3.1
Windows 3.11 For workgroups
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows 98 SE
Windows NT
See what I mean? Ehh, I just think that it'd be a stupid idea to name it 8 or for that matter any number, unless it's an SP. Speaking of which, this could be released as SP1 for 7.
Is Windows 7 even going to receive a service pack?
[QUOTE=GhostSonic;19967967]Is Windows 7 even going to receive a service pack?[/QUOTE]
Of course it is...
[QUOTE=GhostSonic;19967967]Is Windows 7 even going to receive a service pack?[/QUOTE]
This year.
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[QUOTE=Jimmy422;19967805]Yes but it's next version of Windows, possibly 8. There's not much else it could be. I didn't want to put "The next version of windows megathread" because it sounded too weird.[/QUOTE]
There's no need for this thread. It wasn't like when I created the first 7 thread about 6519.
A friend of mine that I went to college with works at Microsoft on the IE team. While he wasn't allowed to tell me specifics, he did say that the next version of IE is going to have some large, interesting changes. Provided they all make it through testing, etc of course. He said that some of the test builds that he's been using are quite nice, and a nice change from older versions of IE.
32bit support has been cut, and i hear they're going to add 128bit support?
[QUOTE=YodaEXE;19969773]A friend of mine that I went to college with works at Microsoft on the IE team. While he wasn't allowed to tell me specifics, he did say that the next version of IE is going to have some large, interesting changes. Provided they all make it through testing, etc of course. He said that some of the test builds that he's been using are quite nice, and a nice change from older versions of IE.[/QUOTE]
Your friend's crap
[QUOTE=Burning Ninja;19977310]Your friend's crap[/QUOTE]
Well what he's saying could be perfectly legit. I know some people who say that Post 7 WinMain builds are pretty neat.
[QUOTE=mastersrp;19977225]32bit support has been cut, and i hear they're going to add 128bit support?[/QUOTE]
They better cut 32bit for innovation's sake. But 128bit, lol.
[QUOTE=Tu154M;19977578]They better cut 32bit for innovation's sake. But 128bit, lol.[/QUOTE]
They're not doing either. Former being a sad loss, latter is rather pointless.
[QUOTE=Tu154M;19977578]They better cut 32bit for innovation's sake. But 128bit, lol.[/QUOTE]
discontinuing support for older hardware is not innovation.
[QUOTE=Foda;19977767]discontinuing support for older hardware is not innovation.[/QUOTE]
Hardware so old that it doesn't even support a 64bit system shouldn't be able to run a new OS anyway. I have a Windows 7 RC 64bit on my old desktop computer which is from around 2005. That's already pretty fucking old for a computer.
[QUOTE=Foda;19977767]discontinuing support for older hardware is not innovation.[/QUOTE]
They have to eventually, and anyone besides netbook users who's still using an x86 processor seriously needs to upgrade.
[QUOTE=Tu154M;19977902]Hardware so old that it doesn't even support a 64bit system shouldn't be able to run a new OS anyway. I have a Windows 7 RC 64bit on my old desktop computer which is from around 2005. That's already pretty fucking old for a computer.[/QUOTE]
MS doesn't give a shit about you, they still have millions of business workstations running older systems, most of them still on XP. Backwards compatibility [b]matters.[/b] Not every business is willing to run virtual machines, considering how taxing that is.
EDIT: I'm not saying Windows 8 shouldn't drop 32-bit support for that reason, but it definitely couldn't have been done with 7.
[QUOTE=gparent;19978533]MS doesn't give a shit about you, they still have millions of business workstations running older systems, most of them still on XP. Backwards compatibility [b]matters.[/b] Not every business is willing to run virtual machines, considering how taxing that is.
EDIT: I'm not saying Windows 8 shouldn't drop 32-bit support for that reason, but it definitely couldn't have been done with 7.[/QUOTE]
I'm not saying they should drop support for 32bit systems in general. And it's not like companies still using XP actively will suddenly want to switch over to Windows 8 when XP still works fine and dandy.
BUT not bringing out 32bit versions will eventually encourage developers to start working towards 64bit support. We will eventually have to get rid of 32bit in hard and software so why not start doing it already.
[QUOTE=Tu154M;19978762]I'm not saying they should drop support for 32bit systems in general. And it's not like companies still using XP actively will suddenly want to switch over to Windows 8 when XP still works fine and dandy.
BUT not bringing out 32bit versions will eventually encourage developers to start working towards 64bit support. We will eventually have to get rid of 32bit in hard and software so why not start doing it already.[/QUOTE]
I'm fine with getting rid of 32bit hard/software as long as i'll be able to play my old games and stuff. If anything, then at least in a 64/128 "32bit" emulator DOSBox.
[QUOTE=mastersrp;19979399]I'm fine with getting rid of 32bit hard/software as long as i'll be able to play my old games and stuff. If anything, then at least in a 64/128 "32bit" emulator DOSBox.[/QUOTE]
I've yet to find a 32bit program my 64bit system can't run.
[QUOTE=Tu154M;19979455]I've yet to find a 32bit program my 64bit system can't run.[/QUOTE]
I've heard that DOSBox isn't working on 64bit systems, but i have yet to test it myself. Is this more than a rumor? If not, then I'm not sure if there'll be any problems. But backwards means a lot to me, and many people. So increased backward (and forward too), and we're good to go. As technology is increasing the speed it is now, i can see it being difficult to release an OS that'll last 5 years. But maybe MS should make an OS that can easily be upgraded in major parts (more then just SP's).
[QUOTE=Tu154M;19979455]I've yet to find a 32bit program my 64bit system can't run.[/QUOTE]
Red Alert (the very origonal).
[QUOTE=DogGunn;19965481]I reckon it'll be Windows 7.1, because Microsoft is becoming Apple. (and Apple are crap)
Prepare for the fanboys![/QUOTE]
Your stupid.
1. Microsoft won't release operating systems in decimal points.
2. Apple are good at what they do.
Ok, thanks
[QUOTE=Tu154M;19977902]Hardware so old that it doesn't even support a 64bit system shouldn't be able to run a new OS anyway. I have a Windows 7 RC 64bit on my old desktop computer which is from around 2005. That's already pretty fucking old for a computer.[/QUOTE]
Intel Atom Z and N series
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[QUOTE=loony383;19979582]Red Alert (the very origonal).[/QUOTE]
He said 32-bit not 16-bit
[QUOTE=Tu154M;19978762]And it's not like companies still using XP actively will suddenly want to switch over to Windows 8 when XP still works fine and dandy.[/QUOTE]
Actually, yes, that's pretty much what happens. When the OS stops being supported (2014 for XP), companies have to switch.
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