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| 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 expected for around 2013 release. It will succeed Windows 7. It will be built on the same kernel MinWin in which the Windows 7 is being developed.
In the Windows 8,there is going to be complete overhaul of User Interface. New UX (User Experience) is being developed for the Windows 8. According to some sources, the Windows 8 will be totally explorer less.
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.”