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| Developer | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| OS family | Microsoft Windows |
| Source model | Closed source |
| Released to manufacturing | 2012 (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.