Windows 9

[Vince53]

MS came out with a strong statement this week that Windows 8 will not include third-party software with Windows Update. The argument had been that by using Windows Update to update everything on your computer, MS would have a more secure system.

But MS explained that this would involve too many different types of software that involve to many different user needs. In other words, that idea is out of the question for any Windows OS in the future.

 

[Vince53]

Microsoft Nerd, a tech writer whose rumors sometimes come true, reports that Windows 8 will come out too late for some of the major MS phone hardware. But he claims that MS phones will run Windows 9 when it comes out.

Despite his claims, MSNerd is essentially an intelligent rumor-monger, but this rumor doesn't disagree with any known facts.

 

[Vince53]

A tech site reports that for 2011, tablet sales will number about 70 million, while PC sales will number about 385 million. The problem here is that tablet sales are increasing, while PC sales are decreasing.

After discussing the superiority of Apple to Windows when operating a tablet, the author predicts that Windows 8 tablets will be superior to Apple tablets. He then predicts that Windows 9 tablets will not only be superior, but will cost less.

 

[Vince53]

A tech writer claims to have heard from people within MS that MS wants to drop support for the traditional Windows desktop (a picture with icons scattered on it) in favor of their new Metro desktop. This would conserve power and improve the quality of smaller divices such as tablets. It was then predicted that Windows 9 would definitely eliminate the traditinal desktop.

Despite the guy's claims, I think he is only inventing intelligent rumors.

 

[Vince53]

I found an old rumor that Windows 9 will be voice-controlled only. That rumor doesn't even rate as "intelligent."

Another set or rumors from a reputable site says that 9 will be released in 2014. I agree with the author that there is no foundation to the claim. I regard it as an intelligent guess.

 

[zEric7x]

I worry about windows 9 when 8 is officially released. I dont think that far into future myself.

 

[Hopalong X]

Windows 10

 

[panais]

Windows 10

Yeah!! :roflmao:

 

[Vince53]

I Googled Windows 10, and learned:

1) Depending on who's counting, Windows 10 was either Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 7.
2) Someone has already posted screen shots of Windows 10 on YouTube. Actually, it's his own conception of what Windows 10 will be like, but he's serious.

If you would like to install Windows 10 on your computer, please click this link: Windows 10 - Installation Prank - YouTube

 

[teckgeek212]

i think Microsoft will not choose same names and numbers again and again and it wont be like Windows 9, 10, 11 and so on... they would choose a different name instead after Windows 8..

I sure hope so that is going to be a pain if they keep doing that. No one that is non tecky will be able to keep up up with it. I am sure they could, but I would get lost. BTW have you a link to ieSPELL that is not a broken link? Thanks best regards and by the way my name was going to be teckgeek212 untill I made a spelling mistake. It said in the rules that I can not create another account but can they fix my username?

 

[serpentracer]

A tech site reports that for 2011, tablet sales will number about 70 million, while PC sales will number about 385 million. The problem here is that tablet sales are increasing, while PC sales are decreasing.

After discussing the superiority of Apple to Windows when operating a tablet, the author predicts that Windows 8 tablets will be superior to Apple tablets. He then predicts that Windows 9 tablets will not only be superior, but will cost less.

so the answer is simple. they just need to keep making your pc outdated very quickly so you buy more.

I don't even bother washing my cloths anymore. they're outdated in a day.

 

[Vince53]

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so the answer is simple. they just need to keep making your pc outdated very quickly so you buy more.


I'm afraid you're right. Knowing that won;t do you any good, but at least you know.

 

[jloc]

nineforums.com, coming soon

 

[Vince53]

Interesting tech site today complained that Windows 9 will be to Windows 8 what Windows 7 is to Vista. The author claims that when 9 comes out, MS will be apologizing all over the place for 8, will quickly abandon 8, and will point out that 9 is what 8 should have been.

I'm not that "down" on 8, however. But he also complained about 8's bland new logo. One writer posted that MS should have hired a graphics artist who uses a Mac, and I thought that was pretty funny.

 

[Vince53]

A tech site posted some predictions for Windows 9 today. The most interesting one is that there will only be one version: period. Since Windows XP, every operating disk is identical--you pay different prices to unlock different levels. But the idea is that everyone who buys Windows 9 will have everything, and then you can "dumb down" to a less powerful device. Why?

Because apps will work on computers, phones, or anything else you've got without having to wait for a special version. Also, it will be easier for MS to have your devises connect with each other.

My opinion? Smart guess, and I think the author is right.

 

[Golden]

Vince,

Can I ask you to provide the source/s for the information you post through this thread? The correct etiquette is to provide a link to the source of the information you are quoting from, so we can form out own opinion too.

Regards,
Golden

 

[Vince53]

Al right, let me see here, I deleted the Google alert, and then I ... Ah ha! Here it is!

Maximum PC | Looking Forward: Our Predictions for Windows 9

 

[Vince53]

ZDNet is a reputable blog site, and it discussed whether Windows 9 will have to be the back-up plan for Windows 8. The author posted a valuable observation: the people who are panning the new Metro Interface on Windows 8 are often technologists who are used to working with new systems.

Me? Assuming that MS lets you choose between the Metro or classical interfaces, who cares? The good news? MS MIGHT be speeding up work on 9 because they fear they'll have another Vista when 8 comes out.

 

[FuturDreamz]

Sooo
Windows 9 Is to Windows 8 as Windows 7 is to Vista?

But I think window 8 will be fine. multiple screen support and switching between desktop apps and metro apps does need to be improved though, and desktop apps really should be addressable via a legacy start menu and not the metro interface.

 

[Vince53]

I hoe you're right FuturDreamz, because I think the Metro Interface looks great. I am trying to download the beta version onto a virtual machine, and I'll report how (if?) it works. But on the 8 forums, they usually don't like the Metro desktop.