I am ONE of the 500000 enthusiasts who downloaded Windows 8 developer preview within 12 hours of its availability. Earlier, we have got some leaked bits of Windows 8 which were locked in a sense that new start screen/menu was absent and no one had been able to get pass the restrictions. However, the developer preview unveils the biggest UI change since Windows 95 which is officially being termed as “Reimaging Windows”. The direct download links for Windows 8 developer preview are available here. READ MORE »
Windows 8 Build 8012 M3 Developer Preview will be available to Download this Week
The wait is over. You can get your hands “dirty” with an official Windows 8 build containing most of the features built to date. Developers can start building apps today for Windows 8. The development of Windows 8 has likely not hit the beta stage as Microsoft is going to share Windows 8 Build 8012 from Milestone 3. READ MORE »
Windows 8 Build 7989 from Milestone 3 Assembly Leaks
Windows 8 Build 7989 has been leaked on a private FTP and is expected to appear on torrent and file sharing sites soon.
It was reported yesterday that source of earlier leaks has got hold of Windows 8 Build 7989 and will leak soon. However, this time it has been leaked on a different FTP which is Win7Vista. READ MORE »
Windows 8 Build 7989 about to Leak as screen shots Emerge ?
We are anxiously waiting for another leak of Windows 8 despite the earlier tidbits that some Microsoft employees were removed from their position. READ MORE »
Microsoft previews Windows 8 on ARM and x86
Microsoft has previewed Windows 8 running on different platforms at a partner event at Computex in Taipei, Taiwan.
Earlier, Steven Sinofsky revealed Windows 8 at AllThingsD conference and a demo was given. However, Microsoft also held a partner preview event in which Windows 8 was shown running on x86 architecture and ARM chips from different vendors. The technical preview showed the new touch interface while maintaining classic Windows functionality. READ MORE »
Microsoft lifts the curtain from Windows 8
Finally, Microsoft lifts the curtain from upcoming Windows 8 which has been optimized for touch experience.
Steven Sinofsky took the stage at AllThingsD conference and talked about next Windows. It is internally codenamed “Windows 8″. According to Microsoft’s press release, ” Windows 8 is a reimagining of Windows, from the chip to the interface”. READ MORE »
Microsoft urges Chip Makers to tie with One Tablet Manufacturer
Some unofficial details have emerged about “troublesome” hardware rules set for next generation Windows Tablets.
Bloomberg is citing confidential sources that Microsoft urges chipmakers to get tied with only one computer manufacture to get incentives on upcoming Windows Tablet OS. This would increase the time to market and will give Microsoft more control over development and testing. READ MORE »
Steve Ballmer speaks about Windows 8 and its Release Date
Steve Ballmer has broken the official silence about name and release date of next generation of Windows. Until now, next version was being called “Windows Next” or “Windows vNext” by Microsoft Official. However, CEO Steve Ballmer called it “Windows 8″ in his remarks at developer conference in Japan. He also said that next generation Windows Systems will be out next year. READ MORE »