Windows 8 details released

[Youngie1337]

Information from PCworld.

The version of Windows that succeeds Windows 7 will include a 128-bit architecture, according to an embarrassing leak from Microsoft's research and development team in the US.

Microsoft employee Robert Morgan appeared to detail the software giant's plans for Windows 8, and even Windows 9, on business networking site LinkedIn, where he listed his job as 'senior research and development'. His profile has now been removed from the main LinkedIn site, but is still viewable in Google's search cache.In it, he says he's "working in high security department for research and development involving strategic planning for medium and longterm projects."

He goes on to say his R&D projects include: "128-bit architecture compatibility with the Windows 8 kernel and Windows 9 project plan." He's also responsible for "forming relationships with major partners: Intel, AMD, HP and IBM."

Windows 7, due to become available worldwide on October 22, is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. (See "Windows 7 Performance Tests.")

Indeed, we've had the option of 64-bit versions of Windows since Windows XP Professional x64 Edition was launched May 2005. But while XP's successor, Vista, is also available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, the latter has failed to take off in a big way.

64-bit computers, which can address more RAM and are theoretically more powerful than 32-bit equivalents, are likely to become more popular with Windows 7. A 128-bit version of Windows 8 would represent the next leap in performance.

According to Microsoft's plans to release a new desktop version of Windows every three years, Windows 8 is scheduled to become available in 2012

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Wow, Microsoft needs to slow down right now. They've only just got Windows 7 out of the way. Why don't they put their time and focus on one amazing operating system. We would not have to waste so much money then.

I do wish they get rid of BSOD, it's their own code, they can fix and do what ever they want/need.

'We have shut down your computer to prevent further damage" So they're telling me that because their poorly coded .dll isn't loading, I'm gonna die and have problems? No way Mr Hangman!

 

[monkey7]

No miracle we get recoded OS's, they are just rushing to bring the next one out -.- Get your business sorted M$.

 

[nathan]

i'm not sure how a bloke who works in the "research and development team" commenting on what there working on is rushing things. There doing exactly what the their team name suggests, "research and development".

"I do wish they get rid of BSOD, it's their own code, they can fix and do what ever they want/need."

Thats the thing though, its not always their own code. How many 3rd party drivers/software is installed on your pc. Loads! I bet most of the time BSOD are caused by 3rd party drivers etc too.

No matter how much time and money you spend on one OS, you cant control what other people code.

On a side note, I cant really see 128bit being useful. Maybe for large data centres etc. But i cant see desktop computers making use of that much memory.

 

[Rastalovich]

Psuedo 128bit as we haven't any mainstream 128bit cpus.

 

[nathan]

Psuedo 128bit as we haven't any mainstream 128bit cpus.

hmm, we prob will do by then though. Wonder if there badgering intel.

 

[Rastalovich]

No point in badgering them. They need to rely on AMD not going under to weld 2x 64 bit operations together.

Intel's 64bit aint in wide circulation.

Intel merely throw faster clocks at old tech. If any1 makes a 128 bit cpu, Intel would likely talk m$ out of supporting it.

 

[nathan]

No point in badgering them. They need to rely on AMD not going under to weld 2x 64 bit operations together.

Intel's 64bit aint in wide circulation.

Intel merely throw faster clocks at old tech. If any1 makes a 128 bit cpu, Intel would likely talk m$ out of supporting it.

What do you mean by Intel's 64bit isnt in wide circulation. I thought there was only 1 and that was AMD's.

Disagree with the throwing faster clocks etc. The main reason AMD are where they are now is because the intel chips have been so strong.

 

[Rastalovich]

The IA64, Intels previous competition to AMD's 64bit processing. It's still in use on some platforms I believe. I'm almost sure all Intel's 64bit cpus will understand it. Not so sure Windows is as forgiving tho. Tough one cos I've not used it myself.

Throwing hertz at the cpu has been Intel's primary concern tbh. In the past, the likes of Motorola had -arguably- better cpus with an emphasis on massaging the instruction set and multitasking, memory control.

If ur cpu isn't the backbone for Windows - u lose out unfortunately for tech as a whole.

Bet IBM have a 128bit cpu.

 

[Nelly]

Dont see what the problem is, no one is forced to purchase a new operating system, I only pre-ordered Win 7 because it was so cheep £45 otherwise would of stuck with Vista, which plays any games I use etc including EverQuest which is 10 years old.

When Win 8 with 128bit or whatever is released if it's as cheap as the Win 7 launch I may purchase it if it is a big improvement over Win 7 otherwise will happily keep Win 7 for 5 years +.

 

[FragTek]

Look how long Apple has stuck with Mac OS X..... They continually make upgrades and "service packs" for it if you will, but it's still the same OS. And the best at that. MS is just worried about dumping something new every couple of years to bring in that $$$$. They could give a **** less about a quality product.

 

[Rastalovich]

They could give a **** less about a quality product.

:worship:

 

[Overslop]

This is ridiculous, they haven't even released 7 yet! lol