geeteam Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Windows 8.1 Update is already out of the way and its now time to focus on what comes next. Last year, we first reported about Windows 9 and the idea of Windows 10 being a "full cloud based operating system." These details came from the notorious leaker, Wzor. Now, it appears new information has come to light about Microsoft's future plans for Windows. According to new details from Wzor, Microsoft will roll out another update to Windows 8.1 (Update 2) sometime in September of this year, during the Autumn season. Microsoft may refer to this update as Windows 8.1 Update 2 or may even call it Windows 8.2, as there appears to be some sort of heated internal discussion on what to call it. Microsoft is expected to roll out the Start Menu, showcased during Build 2014, in this update. Microsoft will also release some sort of next generation Metro interface with Windows 9, but we aren't too sure exactly what that entails. The Start button will also be present in Windows 9, on devices without a touchscreen and on server systems. The Start button will be a tad bit different on touch devices, but no details were given. Wzor claims that Microsoft may offer Windows 9 for free (which might not seem like a wise idea), but that is still being discussed. Microsoft is apparently working on a prototype operating system called Windows Cloud. This is rumored to be an operating system that requires an internet connection for full functionality. While in offline mode, the operating system would be similar to Microsoft’s budget operating system, Windows Starter, offering basic functionality. This obviously smells like something you would see in Chrome OS on a Chromebook. Could Microsoft be experimenting with something similar? Again, we must stress that this is a huge rumor. Microsoft hasn't offered any details on the upcoming Windows 8.1 Update 2, nor has there been any information on Windows 9 or Windows 10. Leaked information is scarce and things are a lot tighter ever since the leaker of Windows 8 was arrested. Either way, we've written up this story to discuss the possibilities.Should Windows 9 be offered for free?Would a cloud-based operating system be useful? Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDistortions Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Definitely no on a cloud OS. MS shouldn't even be thinking about that, would be the final nail in the coffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 When Windows 8 was in beta, the same thing was said about it being cloud-based - a completely false prediction as we all know . . . . . . . . . now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CODYQX4 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) . Edited April 28, 2019 by CODYQX4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteam Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 When Windows 8 was in beta, the same thing was said about it being cloud-based - a completely false prediction as we all know . . . . . . . . . now.hehe... this time around, its no joke, MS has realised G is making alot of money outta of its Cloud based OS. so they will try and move along that way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anuseems Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) WZOR has released some new details on the next Microsoft OS updateFrom Techradar:Although the group seems certain it's coming this autumn, it's not sure if Microsoft will decided to call it Windows 8.1 update 2 or Windows 8.2.Naming conventions aside this update will purportedly bring the new start menu we saw at Build 2014. Similar to the Windows 7 start menu, this returning favorite will allow users to look through a list of their programs again while retaining some of the Metro aesthetic complete with integrated live tiles. These live tiles will not only launch programs but also update with new information on the weather and inbox counts. What's more, the WZOR group has stumbled upon more information for the next full version Microsoft's OS, Windows 9.http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/the-next-windows-8-1-update-could-come-this-autumn-as-windows-8-2-1244018 Edited April 22, 2014 by anuseems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDistortions Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 World isn't ready for a cloud OS anyway, but they'll lose the chance to create Windows Cloud 9 if they don't.If MS does it as a separate OS, not as a main OS MS won't get further backlash and more users will abandon MS. Otherwise they should be creating products that users will want to upgrade to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 When Windows 8 was in beta, the same thing was said about it being cloud-based - a completely false prediction as we all know . . . . . . . . . now.hehe... this time around, its no joke, MS has realised G is making alot of money outta of its Cloud based OS. so they will try and move along that way... At this point-in-time, it nothing but just a rumor - if it proves true, Microsoft would gain some but lose many (yours truly - included.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteam Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 When Windows 8 was in beta, the same thing was said about it being cloud-based - a completely false prediction as we all know . . . . . . . . . now.hehe... this time around, its no joke, MS has realised G is making alot of money outta of its Cloud based OS. so they will try and move along that way... At this point-in-time, it nothing but just a rumor - if it proves true, Microsoft would gain some but lose many (yours truly - included.)maybe you should consider being in MS's shoes? Consider Chrome OS; MS is also trying to compete with his competitor, even if its a rumour, there a little bit of truthness in every rumour. If MS Cloud OS is not gonna happen now, its gonna happen later... stay tune for more as it builds up... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 When Windows 8 was in beta, the same thing was said about it being cloud-based - a completely false prediction as we all know . . . . . . . . . now.hehe... this time around, its no joke, MS has realised G is making alot of money outta of its Cloud based OS. so they will try and move along that way... At this point-in-time, it nothing but just a rumor - if it proves true, Microsoft would gain some but lose many (yours truly - included.)maybe you should consider being in MS's shoes? Consider Chrome OS; MS is also trying to compete with his competitor, even if its a rumour, there a little bit of truthness in every rumour. If MS Cloud OS is not gonna happen now, its gonna happen later... stay tune for more as it builds up... :)You're right about the Microsoft angle - don't even need to wear their shoes.They've always applied the principles of "my way or the highway." They never bothered listening to beta-testers and Customers . . . . . . . . . . . until the 8.1 Update. Yes now, they have just started to listen for the first time - making the User login to Desktop, by default.So, how did this miracle happen - perhaps the drop in Windows sales for the first time in history or maybe their change in the management is responsible.Microsoft would love to foist the Cloud on us - we don't like a potential intrusion on our privacy and would just drop their offering (call it anything you may - Windows 8.2, Update 2 . . . . .or whatever.)Users of Windows 8+ are far more tech savvy and innovative than the Dinosaurs clinging on to their XP. We will simply dump Windows without remorse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDistortions Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 IF Windows cloud was a separate OS from Windows 9 and MS won't force the cloud OS on everyone then it will work just fine. And really Google Cloud is essentially good for places like schools that mainly require internet access, for home or business user that probably won't work. That doesn't mean they can't promote it and have it on PCs, however i think more might choose the basic Windows over the cloud based one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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