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'''Windows 8''' is a future version of ], expected for release in 2012 or later.<ref name=uxevangelist>{{cite web|url=http://uxevangelist.blogspot.com/2007/11/windows-7-and-windows-8-wealth-of.html|title=UX Evangelist: Exclusive: Windows 7 and Windows 8|date=2007-11-05|accessdate=2008-02-05|author=Stephen|publisher=Blogspot}}</ref> It will succeed Windows 7. It will be built on the same kernel ] in which the Windows 7 is being developed.{{fact|date=February 2008}} | ||
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| One focus that Microsoft has slated for Windows 8 in particular (yes, skipping right over mention of Windows 7) is a total revamp of WTT (Windows Test Technologies), which are the technologies leveraged to test Windows. The WTT team “is looking to make significant changes to it’s infrastructure for Windows 8. We want to address all the major problems have faced over the last few years by developing a truly scalable and reliable testing infrastructure.” The current projected timeframe for the WTT architecture and UI overhaul is 18 months. The project manager of Microsoft said, “We will also be on the forefront for what and how we plan for Windows 8.” | |||
| ⚫ | In Windows 8, there is going to be a complete overhaul of the user interface. A new user experience is being developed for Windows 8. According to some sources, Windows 8 will not include ].{{fact|date=February 2008}} | ||
| Windows 8 is planned to bring a revamp of Windows Test Technologies (WTT), the technologies used to test Windows. The WTT team wants to address all the major testing problems by developing a "truly scalable and reliable testing infrastructure.”<ref name=uxevangelist/> | |||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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| Developer | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| OS family | Microsoft Windows |
| Source model | Closed source |
| Released to manufacturing | 2013 (Estimated) |
| Kernel type | Hybrid Kernel |
| License | Microsoft EULA |
| Official website | https://windows.microsoft.com,%20http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8 |
Windows 8 is a future version of Microsoft Windows, expected for release in 2012 or later. It will succeed Windows 7. It will be built on the same kernel MinWin in which the Windows 7 is being developed.
In Windows 8, there is going to be a complete overhaul of the user interface. A new user experience is being developed for Windows 8. According to some sources, Windows 8 will not include Windows Explorer.
Windows 8 is planned to bring a revamp of Windows Test Technologies (WTT), the technologies used to test Windows. The WTT team wants to address all the major testing problems by developing a "truly scalable and reliable testing infrastructure.”
References
- ^ Stephen (2007-11-05). "UX Evangelist: Exclusive: Windows 7 and Windows 8". Blogspot. Retrieved 2008-02-05.