Steven P. Administrators Posted February 3, 2010 Administrators Share Posted February 3, 2010 http://www.nu.nl/internet/2175141/microsoft-komt-in-juli-2011-met-windows-8.html NU.nl, a Dutch news site ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salgoth Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 NU.nl, a Dutch news site ;) I still won't buy it - Windows 7 is stable and efficient enough it is evolving into the next "Windows XP" and be the "workhorse OS" for the next decade IMHO. MS is crazy to use a 2 or 3 year product life cycle for OSs - businesses CANNOT maintain that pace and home users will tend to use the same OS at home and work - if it does fine at the office why do I need something "newer, faster, shinier" at the house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKAngel Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 err they have used a 2-3 year cycle be errmm windows 95 to 98 oh look 3 years, windows 98se oh wait less than 2 then windows me oh**** less than 2 windows 2k less than 2 again :p windows xp oh **** lessthan 2 years then vista ok that took 5 years but u get my point, theyve done it b4 and its worked b4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pajter Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 They mention Neowin in that article. That's the best part. :p mattnotley2004 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnotley2004 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 They mention Neowin in that article. That's the best part. :p I didn't even notice :p That's why Neobond posted it.. haha.. I was confused - being a Dutch news site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strelok1911 Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 WOW, too fast Microsoft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKAngel Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 its not to fast the only os that took so long was vista the rest fit within that timeframe, hell osx do it also allready started on 10.7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperOfThePizza Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 its not to fast the only os that took so long was vista the rest fit within that timeframe, hell osx do it also allready started on 10.7 I'm guessing we will be seeing a beta late 2010? early 2011? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawtai Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 If it were a lot cheaper to upgrade, then it'd be something I'd consider when it came out. Unless I was buying a new computer that came with it, I probably wouldn't upgrade right away since Windows 7 is working so well. Nice to see Neowin get mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dance. Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Lol :p. Neobond :rofl:! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarecrow Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 This is not to fast. This is right on track with Microsoft's goals. They want windows to become a subscription service just like anti virus programs. This is the start they want to do a 2 year roll out between OS's and then eventually a pay service. This has been discussed on this site before. This short time frame is not a big surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis W. Veteran Posted February 3, 2010 Veteran Share Posted February 3, 2010 You guys must be forgetting this is a press clipping, not a BPN item. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted February 3, 2010 Member Share Posted February 3, 2010 I still think it's too soon for Windows 8. Big Brother 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ObiWanToby Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 The key here is offering windows for less more frequently. If changes are not major, compatibility will not be an issue. OS X has a much faster release cycle, I wouldn't mind dealing with a system similar to that. Reasonable price, faster development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fix-this! Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I still think it's too soon for Windows 8. why? im all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeley Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I still think it's too soon for Windows 8. I disagree. I'm all for evolution in less major releases than full on revolutions like Vista. But I do appreciate that you know the difference between 'to' and 'too'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw1tch.. Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Yep I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inklin Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Are they doing away with 32-bit support in windows 8? I thought I heard something about it in a discussion here before but probably not. But I think they should. it may promote the need to make more 64-bit software. (obviously still have support for 32-bit apps in windows 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draelas Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 This is not to fast. This is right on track with Microsoft's goals. They want windows to become a subscription service just like anti virus programs. This is the start they want to do a 2 year roll out between OS's and then eventually a pay service. This has been discussed on this site before. This short time frame is not a big surprise. well unless i can get some sorta hack to get around the subscription service.... hello linux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamwhoiam Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 This is not to fast. This is right on track with Microsoft's goals. They want windows to become a subscription service just like anti virus programs. This is the start they want to do a 2 year roll out between OS's and then eventually a pay service. This has been discussed on this site before. This short time frame is not a big surprise. I know it's been discussed before, but the day I have to pay a subscription fee for an operating system is the day I no longer have a PC in my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueMonolith Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I know it's been discussed before, but the day I have to pay a subscription fee for an operating system is the day I no longer have a PC in my house. Imo they sync it up with the US presidential election cycle. That way OS's will become like parties...except you know...Microsoft always ends up winning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlain Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Depends what it offers though I can't see myself buying it or needing it. Windows 7 offered substantial performance improvements and I doubt Windows 8 will be value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petvas Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 we know nothing about Windows 8, so I would suggest that we wait before we form an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoko. Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 we know nothing about Windows 8, so I would suggest that we wait before we form an opinion. True, especially since this is touted as a "major release". I can safely assume they're replacing even more code left untouched in Win7 with more efficient modules. Truth be told the future turned out allot better than Longhorn had in mind, especially with the lower prices of Intel and Micron's 22nm SSDs. I've been waiting to replace my computer since it's almost 4 years of age so I can certainly wait another year. I'm really excited for USB 3.0, SATA III,SSDs and lower costing BR Drives. nimatejic 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I think they should roll out major upgrades every 5 years, else some business will just stay on vista. And anything major should just be addressed via SPs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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