Microsoft demonstrated at CES 2011 that next generation of Windows will support ARM based architectures and SoC. After that the rumor mill has some new information about Windows 8 like new tile based interface and app store. Now is the time for Microsoft’s road map to develop and release Windows 8.
A known leaker of Microsoft’s products from Russia, wzor has revealed information which indicates that Windows 8 will hit shelves on 7th January, 2013. The translated content states
- 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.
According to this information, Milestone 1 has been achieved while Milestone 2 is under development. They will begin developing Milestone 3 from March which will be followed by two public beta releases. After beta period is done, Windows 8 RC and Windows 8 RTM will follow. This information should be taken as grain of Salt. Even if it is true, Microsoft can change its plans any time. The release date does not look promising as it is after Holiday season. The earlier road map suggest a 2012 as release date of Windows 8.
Via: Geeksmack
Source: WZOR