anuseems Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) If you compare how Windows 8 has been doing until now to how Windows 7 did in its first two years of existence, you will come to the conclusion that it did not do as well.Some say it failed as much as Windows Vista did, and while there are certainly similarities between the two operating systems, it is an unfair comparison.While Vista and 8 shipped after hugely successful Windows versions, XP and 7 to be precise, the why they failed is different.As far as Windows 8 is concerned, it failed because it concentrated too much on the creation of a unified platform, on mobile and touch features, and not enough on the desktop part of the system.In addition, decisions to make live for desktop users difficult, by removing the start menu or forcing them to start on the Start Screen interface, added to the frustration of many users.And then there is the slowing of the PC market, largely attributed by a shift to mobile and consumption, and by the fact that PC hardware has not seen any evolution in recent time.Microsoft did restore some features with Windows 8.1, and the upgrade is seen by many as a baby-step in the right direction.What we do know for certain is that a service-pack like upgrade will be released in April 2014 for Windows 8.1. It is not clear if it will introduce any new features or modifications to the operating system.The update could however be the last for Windows 8, as Microsoft could release Windows 9 as early as April 2015 according to Paul Thurrott.It is a rumor at this point in time, but according to Paul's unnamed sources, Windows Threshold could indeed be Windows 9.Again, this is a rumor and subject to change. It would however make sense to move away from the Windows 8 name as soon as possible due to its performance up to this point. It would also keep the "every second Windows is a good Windows" rule alive, provided that Microsoft is improving the experience for desktop users on Windows 9.Two of the previous rumors in regards to Windows Threshold are that it will bring back a full start menu, and that it will allow users to run apps on the desktop in windows.According to Paul, Microsoft will deliver three milestone releases prior to the public availability of Windows 9 in April 2015. The company won't release an early alpha version on this year's Build conference though as work won't have started yet on that version.Microsoft has a year to deliver Windows 9. Some may say that this is not a long time, and that it is unlikely that Windows 9 will ship with many major changes and feature additions in comparison to Windows 8.It is however enough time to further modify the operating system to make it more appealing to desktop users.@ http://www.ghacks.net/2014/01/11/rumor-windows-9-released-april-2015/ Edited January 11, 2014 by anuseems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR_Alex Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 If you compare how Windows 8 has been doing until now to how Windows 7 did in its first two years of existence, you will come to the conclusion that it did not do as well.Some say it failed as much as Windows Vista did, and while there are certainly similarities between the two operating systems, it is an unfair comparison.While Vista and 8 shipped after hugely successful Windows versions, XP and 7 to be precise, the why they failed is different.As far as Windows 8 is concerned, it failed because it concentrated too much on the creation of a unified platform, on mobile and touch features, and not enough on the desktop part of the system.In addition, decisions to make live for desktop users difficult, by removing the start menu or forcing them to start on the Start Screen interface, added to the frustration of many users.And then there is the slowing of the PC market, largely attributed by a shift to mobile and consumption, and by the fact that PC hardware has not seen any evolution in recent time.Microsoft did restore some features with Windows 8.1, and the upgrade is seen by many as a baby-step in the right direction.What we do know for certain is that a service-pack like upgrade will be released in April 2014 for Windows 8.1. It is not clear if it will introduce any new features or modifications to the operating system.The update could however be the last for Windows 8, as Microsoft could release Windows 9 as early as April 2015 according to Paul Thurrott.It is a rumor at this point in time, but according to Paul's unnamed sources, Windows Threshold could indeed be Windows 9.Again, this is a rumor and subject to change. It would however make sense to move away from the Windows 8 name as soon as possible due to its performance up to this point. It would also keep the "every second Windows is a good Windows" rule alive, provided that Microsoft is improving the experience for desktop users on Windows 9.Two of the previous rumors in regards to Windows Threshold are that it will bring back a full start menu, and that it will allow users to run apps on the desktop in windows.According to Paul, Microsoft will deliver three milestone releases prior to the public availability of Windows 9 in April 2015. The company won't release an early alpha version on this year's Build conference though as work won't have started yet on that version.Microsoft has a year to deliver Windows 9. Some may say that this is not a long time, and that it is unlikely that Windows 9 will ship with many major changes and feature additions in comparison to Windows 8.It is however enough time to further modify the operating system to make it more appealing to desktop users.@ http://www.ghacks.net/2014/01/11/rumor-windows-9-released-april-2015/I bet that they will try to patch up their activation service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackchildcx Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 If you compare how Windows 8 has been doing until now to how Windows 7 did in its first two years of existence, you will come to the conclusion that it did not do as well.Some say it failed as much as Windows Vista did, and while there are certainly similarities between the two operating systems, it is an unfair comparison.While Vista and 8 shipped after hugely successful Windows versions, XP and 7 to be precise, the why they failed is different.As far as Windows 8 is concerned, it failed because it concentrated too much on the creation of a unified platform, on mobile and touch features, and not enough on the desktop part of the system.In addition, decisions to make live for desktop users difficult, by removing the start menu or forcing them to start on the Start Screen interface, added to the frustration of many users.And then there is the slowing of the PC market, largely attributed by a shift to mobile and consumption, and by the fact that PC hardware has not seen any evolution in recent time.Microsoft did restore some features with Windows 8.1, and the upgrade is seen by many as a baby-step in the right direction.What we do know for certain is that a service-pack like upgrade will be released in April 2014 for Windows 8.1. It is not clear if it will introduce any new features or modifications to the operating system.The update could however be the last for Windows 8, as Microsoft could release Windows 9 as early as April 2015 according to Paul Thurrott.It is a rumor at this point in time, but according to Paul's unnamed sources, Windows Threshold could indeed be Windows 9.Again, this is a rumor and subject to change. It would however make sense to move away from the Windows 8 name as soon as possible due to its performance up to this point. It would also keep the "every second Windows is a good Windows" rule alive, provided that Microsoft is improving the experience for desktop users on Windows 9.Two of the previous rumors in regards to Windows Threshold are that it will bring back a full start menu, and that it will allow users to run apps on the desktop in windows.According to Paul, Microsoft will deliver three milestone releases prior to the public availability of Windows 9 in April 2015. The company won't release an early alpha version on this year's Build conference though as work won't have started yet on that version.Microsoft has a year to deliver Windows 9. Some may say that this is not a long time, and that it is unlikely that Windows 9 will ship with many major changes and feature additions in comparison to Windows 8.It is however enough time to further modify the operating system to make it more appealing to desktop users.@ http://www.ghacks.net/2014/01/11/rumor-windows-9-released-april-2015/I bet that they will try to patch up their activation serviceand gonna fail,like always...On our side same advanced geeks to find...;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastershake Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 what we really need is another os competitor to windows. but something the "normal" people can use. linux works well for many but its just not good for the average computer user. if somehow someone would create something built on linux or even a totally new os that could compete with windows im sure they would change their views on a lot of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeSmithG Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Microsoft release in autum.Though I found this, interesting catalog of release dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackchildcx Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) Will Redmond back down, like Coca-Cola did?Microsoft (NSADQ:MSFT) is said to be giving back more of what we lost in Windows 8. 'Threshold' -- presumably called Windows 9 -- will reinstate the Start menu, allow modern/metro apps to run in desktop windows, and offer other sops to enterprise requirements.source code: http://blogs.computerworld.com/windows/23252/windows-9-threshold-rumors-exciting-itbwcwI think they have to enhance the OS for the mouse and desktop users..THIS are the people WORKING and not only playing with Win OS..Visual Studio 2013 on a tablet device?...come on !!NOT to much changes..PURE enhancement in Ram using speed and security and flexibility ...thats enough.. Edited January 12, 2014 by Blackchildcx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avitar Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I just have one picture to respond to this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anuseems Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) From WP Central:Thats right, the Threshold update for Windows is expected to drop in April 2015. Thats according to Paul Thurrott and his sources at Microsoft. Over at his blog, Paul has shared some more details on what he knows about Threshold and what to expect at the upcoming Build 2014 developer conference.First off, the Threshold update for Windows will see the platform called Windows 9. We expect an update to Windows 8.1 at the upcoming Build developer conference. That update will probably be called Update 1, but is known internally at Microsoft as GDR1. Update 1 for Windows 8.1 is expected to be finished in March and released to the public for free in April. Whats the big deal with Update 1? Its anticipated to be step to bring Windows closer to Windows Phone 8.1, which is also expected around the same time at Build 2014 over the course of a few days in early April.http://www.wpcentral.com/threshold-windows-9-coming-april-2015 Edited January 12, 2014 by anuseems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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