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"Oh, you wanted a free copy of Windows 9? We'll give you a free copy of Windows 9 no problem," the Microsoft executive said with wink and a grin as wide as the Sun. He sits back obviously pleased with himself. The executive begins to cackle, a bellowing laugh reaching high into his vaulted ceiling. The Windows 8.1 consumer says nothing, stands up, and departs without a word.
So, Windows 10 was announced today. There is no Windows 9. Yep, obvious joke that nobody has said before about how "7 ate (8) 9." Har. Har. If anything, it just shows once again that Microsoft cannot count (especially after their Xbox naming conventions).
Windows 10 is the public name for the newest version of Windows that is coming soon. It was internally codenamed Windows Threshold. It's being called the "most comprehensive platform ever" and will run across a wide variety of electronics.
The Metro style Start screen is gone in Windows 10, as was expected. In its place now is a more "traditional" style Start menu. It does have some of the live tile functionality from the Windows 8 menu but they are reduced in both number and screen space. There is still a universal search similar to what is done in Windows 8 that will let you search through your apps or the web.
New in Windows 10 is what Microsoft is calling "Task View." It seems to be somewhat similar to Expose from OS X. It will basically let you set up different desktop environments for home, work, gaming, or whatever else you want.
Windows 10 actually starts to roll out tomorrow but only for those enrolled in their Insider Program. It's not really recommended that you try it out just yet since it's bound to be buggy and will probably break a lot of other things. The full release is expected to come in late 2015. Microsoft said that they will show off more for Windows 10 early next year.
(via The Verge)
So, Windows 10 was announced today. There is no Windows 9. Yep, obvious joke that nobody has said before about how "7 ate (8) 9." Har. Har. If anything, it just shows once again that Microsoft cannot count (especially after their Xbox naming conventions).
Windows 10 is the public name for the newest version of Windows that is coming soon. It was internally codenamed Windows Threshold. It's being called the "most comprehensive platform ever" and will run across a wide variety of electronics.
Windows 10 will run across an incredibly broad set of devices – from the Internet of Things, to servers in enterprise datacenters worldwide. Some of these devices have 4 inch screens – some have 80 inch screens – and some don’t have screens at all. Some of these devices you hold in your hand, others are ten feet away. Some of these devices you primarily use touch/pen, others mouse/keyboard, others controller/gesture – and some devices can switch between input types.
The Metro style Start screen is gone in Windows 10, as was expected. In its place now is a more "traditional" style Start menu. It does have some of the live tile functionality from the Windows 8 menu but they are reduced in both number and screen space. There is still a universal search similar to what is done in Windows 8 that will let you search through your apps or the web.
New in Windows 10 is what Microsoft is calling "Task View." It seems to be somewhat similar to Expose from OS X. It will basically let you set up different desktop environments for home, work, gaming, or whatever else you want.
Windows 10 actually starts to roll out tomorrow but only for those enrolled in their Insider Program. It's not really recommended that you try it out just yet since it's bound to be buggy and will probably break a lot of other things. The full release is expected to come in late 2015. Microsoft said that they will show off more for Windows 10 early next year.
(via The Verge)