Windows 8, There’s a Lot More to Come - SoftpediaThe first demonstration of Windows 8 is bound to have been a bittersweet moment for many.
Those that remember the first sneak peek at Windows 7, undoubtedly also recall a similar feeling. Back in May 2008, Microsoft demoed the new multi-touch capabilities of Windows 7, giving a taste of the platform’s Natural User Interface (NUI) evolution.
The Windows 7 front remained quiet until later that year, when Steven Sinofsky, president, Microsoft Windows and Windows Live Division started sharing additional details of the upcoming operating system.
In case you weren’t paying attention, something similar happened at CES 2011, with the announcement of support for System on a Chip (SoC) architectures with the next version of Windows.
Windows 8, There’s a Lot More to Come
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The most promising line of the whole article was the last few sentences
Meaning that they will continue and probably build on the feedback program in place for pre-release versions of Windows 7. I think that there will be more official releases than Windows 7 saw.
Love all of the attention and speculation revolving around vNext!!
Meaning that they will continue and probably build on the feedback program in place for pre-release versions of Windows 7. I think that there will be more official releases than Windows 7 saw.
Love all of the attention and speculation revolving around vNext!!
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Once again Thanks for keeping us updated Jan. I really want to get involved with this one especially now since I can afford a Technet subscription.
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Thanks Jan for the news link. Like the part about lots more coming. 
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There is a lot more coming and a lot more waiting :sarcastic:
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So how long of a wait do y'all think?
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I hope It will release October/November 2011.
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No,a final version. 
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Why would MS take the wind out of the Seven Sails so quickly? I can't wait for 8 but really I see a longer wait than 11/11 !
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Have to agree with you there. Unlike with Vista where Microsoft was anxious to release its successor due to lackluster sales, 7 is doing great. I figure maybe early to mid 2013, late 2012 at the earliest for a Windows 8 release. It would be in line with what Ballmer said about development of new versions of Windows never taking 5 years again.
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