Win 8 hits retail in January 2013, Win 7 SP2 in 2012 and other info leaks out

[nsane.forums]

Infamous leaker Wzor.net has just posted up a slathering of information, and judging by the site's past leaks, it should be semi-reliable. Before we go any further, none of this information is verified or is confirmed but is speculation from a reputable individual who, in the past, has provided solid information and leaks. On that note, lets dig into the information posted.

For Windows 7, Wzor states, "Service Pack 2 is already actively underway since the autumn of 2010, and if all goes according to plan then the appearance of a second service pack, Service Pack 2 for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 is expected in mid-2012 " and looking forward to Windows 8, Wzor states, " Windows 8 is scheduled for the very end of 2012, so it really can be called: Microsoft Windows 2012 Apocalypse Edition, at least the server version will be named as Windows Server 2012."

Further, for more recent information, the site states that Microsoft is planning two betas for Windows 8 and states that at least one, if not both versions, will be for public consumption and three months after the RC is released, Windows 8 will go RTM. Specific dates were not mentioned.

By far the biggest bombshell is that "according to our information, Microsoft will plan to begin selling boxed retail versions of Microsoft Windows on Monday January 7, 2013!".

Again all this information comes from a reputable leaker but as with any information, its subject to verification. Hopefully the information is on track but as for Windows 8 leaks, Wzor states, " Possible leaks in the network of test assemblies may be expected only close to the appearance of the first beta version of Windows 8 Beta 1"

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Very soon, news of interest to Windows 7 will be put out at least another year, and at the same time, more enthusiasts are asking questions, at what stage the work to create an entirely new operating system Windows 8.

But back to Windows 7, work on the creation of the second service pack, Service Pack 2 is already actively underway since the autumn of 2010, and if all goes according to plan then the appearance of a second service pack, Service Pack 2 for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 is expected in mid-2012

Meanwhile, looking ahead and say that the assembly of the final version of Windows 8 is scheduled for the very end of 2012, so it really can be called: Microsoft Windows 2012 Apocalypse Edition, at least the server version will be named as Windows Server 2012.

Yes, but what is happening now?

About a month later (in March) will begin the third phase of Milestone - M3, and now completes the second stage of M2, M3 appears after the first beta version of Windows 8 Beta-1.

In general, Microsoft's planned two beta versions of Windows 8 Beta-1, Windows 8 Beta-2, the two test versions go public testing.

Then followed relizkandidat Windows 8 RC, and after about three months will bring together Windows 8 RTM.

According to our information, Microsoft will plan to begin selling boxed Retail versions of Microsoft Windows in August on Monday January 7, 2013!

Milestones on Windows 8: RQM, M1, M2, M3, BETA-1, BETA-2, RC, RTM, exact release dates, we will not publish, albeit a big Steve is working quietly and without looking at our plan ...

Possible leaks in the network of test assemblies may be expected only close to the appearance of the first beta version of Windows 8 Beta-1, the sooner and the emergence of a network of M1, M2, M3 should not wait. If both appear on the network Milestone assembly is not from us and our sources, this can only happen if a worker or group of developers will be dismissed from the company, and it is extremely improbable event, but rather "the land of the raid on the celestial axis ...

Source: WZor

[DKT27]

Threads merged. :)

[JessicaLeigh]

Just hearing about tentative plans for W2012 leaves me wondering how much faith Microsoft still has in W7 as the direct replacement for WXP. I understand that MS have to always be planning for the future, but this news comes far too early, IMHO.

[Naota]

A lot of people have been pretty negative about the idea of Microsoft releasing a new OS in the next year or two. I really don't understand why since we really have had the same OS for a while. Windows 7 is just Windows Vista with a service pack, some reg tweaks and a slightly updated interface. We basically have had the same OS since November 2006 (RTM), or January 2007(retail) depending on how you look at it.

This is just my opinion of course. I am biased though since I love updating and trying out the latest software as soon as it becomes available. ^^

[DKT27]

@Naota: To me Windows 8 is a cloud OS with aim only to stop piracy and earn more by bragging about Cloud and then making people buy cloud apps and subscribe to get more power etc. This is rather raw view, but it's pretty much what's gonna happen.

[RobrPatty]

@Naota: To me Windows 8 is a cloud OS with aim only to stop piracy and earn more by bragging about Cloud and then making people buy cloud apps and subscribe to get more power etc. This is rather raw view, but it's pretty much what's gonna happen.

I have to agree with DKT27. It's also MS way of strengthening their monopoly.

[Naota]

@DK and @Robr I hope you both are wrong (no offense ^_^ ) and that Microsoft does not focus as much on that cloud BS. The cloud can suck it IMO. And so can those stupid Windows 7 cloud commercials.

Just give me a new OS that has less Windows Decay, and a new sexy interface and I'll be as happy as can be. =P

Oh and Rebuilding Windows from scratch or based on unix would be great too... but that won't happen for many obvious reasons. (compatibility, costs, time, resources, capital, etc.) :rolleyes:

I guess time will tell huh?

[DKT27]

Yes there will be GUI improvements for sure. The new "Wind" interface. And making it work on all the devices. But that's all. Otherwise, from every news article I've read, one of the main aims for M$ is to compete with Google for the subject of cloud OS. That's why the development has been drastically accelerated. Businesses are mad after the cloud OS, only they don't know it's cost starts from low but has no ends whatsoever.

[kmr1684]

:rolleyes: well well how do you like that cloud os from google and rival part, the M$ s**t. literally garbage idea everything including user person files like music and video and personal photos and even videos will be in the cloud server so that user can download or stream it anytime they want. even from the corporate side sharing and uploading and securing the companies important documents and information is possible, i do not think so. :fear: it (could computing) going to make hackers rich, rich, rich i say. in better words making hackers exposing party started :dance2: so wait for great finally. who knows what kind of info going to expose in near future with this b**ls**t idea. it is going to be giga size wikileaks. i am getting ready to have party, come on people lets join the party. :dance2:

[irefay]

cloud=fail

I have greater then 98% downtime on just about all online services. Why would I want to give up my reliability and speed for "cloud computing". Implementation will be nothing if not horrific. That being said, I am looking forward to W7 SP2. Hopefully they actually do something (unlike SP1).

[Naota]

cloud=fail

I have greater then 98% downtime on just about all online services. Why would I want to give up my reliability and speed for "cloud computing". Implementation will be nothing if not horrific. That being said, I am looking forward to W7 SP2. Hopefully they actually do something (unlike SP1).

Yeah you said it... Nothing worth noting on Windows 7 Sp1 lol. I guess that is a good thing from a stability POV but still.