WZOR: Windows 8 to hit store shelves on January 7th, 2013

[Tews]

Trusted Russian leaker WZOR has released some new information today revealing information knacked from internal Microsoft roadmaps/documentation, revealing information about target timeframes for Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows 7 development.

They have stated the following:

Windows 7 and Server 2008 Service Pack 2 has been worked on since the fall of 2010, and is expected to touch down if all goes well sometime in mid-2012.
In March, Windows 8 M3 development will commence.
Following M3, work on the first Windows 8 beta will begin; according to WZOR, Microsoft will release two public beta milestone builds in Windows 8′s development.
After the second beta, the RC will be worked on then released.
Approximately three months after the RC, Windows 8 will reach RTM.
And of course, following RTM, it will hit the store shelves and reach the general availability (GA) phase of development, which WZOR states will happen on Monday, January 7th, 2013.
So basically, it’s M1, M2, M3, Beta 1, Beta 2, RC, RTM. Looking forward to leaks? Well, if you’re looking for them from WZOR, they have stated that you should only expect leaks around the time of the first beta.

Of course, the above must be taken with a grain of salt; while we believe this information to be legitimate, Microsoft’s plans can and likely will change throughout the course of time.

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[jfar]

Thank You for that news, Tews.

 

[Win7User512]

I have little doubt the plan is for release in 2013, but with MS track record of late it won't make the first release date.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

W8 on shelves

Hmmmm interesting just what - supposing it does happen - will happen to 7 users - for example in here (7 forum) if one goes to the 8 version?? Although I can take it that 7 will be supported for some time eh - like XP for eg??

Still a bit of a concern as I like 7 after my experiences with Vista and can't see how it could be better - unless it's security thing I suppose (if it's not broken.....). Having said that again I suppose I can just put it on one machine in any case.

Now forgive my total ignorance but up to beta 2 I understand but what are those other refs regarding RC RTM??:shock:

 

[jfar]

Now forgive my total ignorance but up to beta 2 I understand but what are those other refs regarding RC RTM??:shock:

Tews will tell you all about that, but a bit of advice, when you go in to ask him , bring someone in with you.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

News

Thanks jfar hmmmm don't like the sound of that one mate (unless you want to come along for the earbashing) think I'll stay clear just like that horses' rear end lol!!

Sounds safer to google it eh??

 

[bagavan]

Interesting news.

 

[ie9]

Thanks jfar hmmmm don't like the sound of that one mate (unless you want to come along for the earbashing) think I'll stay clear just like that horses' rear end lol!!

Sounds safer to google it eh??

I think I might be able to explain better than silly old google can

PM so we don't ruin Tews thread

 

[StalkeR]

Interesting,but not so good news.

 

[Vertex]

I wanna get my hands on a beta or an RC release, I can't wait.

 

[adn258]

WAIT! WAIT! WAIT! everybody is getting their panties in a bind for no good reason. ...Listen Ya'll Microsoft should get windows 8 out early. Remember 2012? The world is going to end so why bother even worrying about 2013 and windows 8 lol. Uhahahhaha! I'm just messing with you guys a little humor in the forums.

 

[Tews]

When the betas' start, we will have a leak fest!! :roflmao:

 

[zigzag3143]

Remember the last one {grins}

 

[ie9]

When the betas' start, we will have a leak fest!! :roflmao:

Remember the last one {grins}

Can't wait!!!

I'm thinking something around May... unfortunately

 

[Bill2]

Hey ie9, stop crying. You've got enough leaks to keep you busy at the moment.

 

[ie9]

Hey ie9, stop crying. You've got enough leaks to keep you busy at the moment.

Rule #1) You can never have enough leaks
Rule #2) DNE (refer to rule 1)

Actually I'm getting ready to do a clean install with the integrated ISO's from today, so I'm happy for now, lol

 

[tw33k]

Remember the last one {grins}

I do and it was hectic here! I had "Link please" in my head for weeks.

 

[JMH]

Rumors are the next best thing when there are no official news. That’s true for the majority of blogs out there on today’s Internet that love to report on every rumor imaginable, no matter how realistic or unrealistic it is. Even worse, some turn rumors into facts and confuse their readership in the process.

A bunch of rumors has been posted on the Russian news site Wzor. The website reports that the final version of Windows 8 will be assembled at the end of 2012, and that the server version will be named Windows Server 2012.

They have allegedly gotten their hands on the internal Windows 8 development plan. According to their information:

• Windows 8 Milestone 3 work will begin in March 2011
• The Windows 8 Beta 1 will follow afterwards
• Microsoft has scheduled two beta releases of Windows 8 which will both go public
• The Windows 8 Release Candidate will be assembled and published thereafter if development goes as planned.
• Three months after the release candidate Windows 8 RTM will be finished.
• Windows 8 retail will be sold from January 7, 2013 on.
• Development milestones are therefor Windows 8 M1, M2, M3, Windows 8 Beta 1, Beta 2, Windows 8 RC, Windows 8 RTM.

Bunch Of Windows 8 Rumors Hit The Web | Windows 8 News

 

[Dave76]

Nice link Jan, have to agree it will get leaked sometime between now and then.

 

[raj20078]

Nice link Jan, have to agree it will get leaked sometime between now and then.

i hope leak come early before m2 complete