Microsoft seems to be putting a premium on improving the start times in Windows 8. A March 2010 Windows Planning Survey polled 545 customers about 21 user activities, and found that starting the computer tops the list when it comes to ‘highest importance/lowest satisfaction in terms of speed and performance’. Mean boot times have decreased [...]
So more information has come out regarding Windows 8. There are three main points of interest that came from Mary Jo Foleys update today.. Based on new speculation: Ourghanlian described the utopian Windows 8 situation: One where users would install a master of Windows on their PCs, plus possibly an antivirus program, but nothing else. [...]
A leaked Microsoft presentation for hardware makers on Windows 8 reveals some insight into how the company is thinking about its next operating system upgrade. The leak comes from the Microsoft Journal, an enthusiast blog written by Francisco Martín García, who lists himself as a Microsoft VIP Tester. Here’s a few key points from the [...]
Some Microsoft Windows 8 documents have been leaked online that seem to hint about some of the areas of focus for Windows 8. Emphasis will be further improvements in speed, and greater empowerment of users allowing them to easily tweak and optimise their machines without calling a support desk or a more knowledgeable friend. Some [...]
Microsoft Corp. today announced record third-quarter revenue of $14.50 billion for the quarter ended Mar. 31, 2010, a 6% increase from the same period of the prior year. Operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $5.17 billion, $4.01 billion and $0.45 per share, which represented increases of 17%, 35% [...]
The other day I read an article that raised the possibility of something that I hadn’t considered for Windows 8. Maybe Windows 8 could simply be a Service Pack for Windows 7. While that may (on the surface) sound outlandish, when you think about it , it may not be that bad of an idea. [...]
I swear the blogosphere is attempting to give me a heart attack. There have been so many reckless and irresponsible comments about Windows 8 coming out next year that it’s ridiculous. Just google “Windows 8 2011″ and watch the nightmare unfold… Some (maybe) Microsoft employee (may have) posted a date that (might be) the release [...]
Seems like my last post was psychic. I had written about how I thought it was time for Microsoft to go 64 bit only with the next version of Windows – Windows 8. Well, I am a big fan of the site Arstechnica and the other day while surfing, here’s what I read.. Furthermore, techniques [...]
Techradar recently spoke with Steven Sinorfsky, the President of Microsoft’s Windows division. As expected, he basically punted and deflected all Windows 8 questions. I say this in a semi-cynical tone.. the truth is, there’s really not too much to report about Windows 8 Some of the gems from this interview are below.. ….we asked Sinofsky [...]
Codenamewindows .com is reporting that Microsoft getting ready the technical documentation required as a part of a lost antitrust lawsuit in the United States. They state that it appears that the company is already producing content as a part of the technical documentation required of Windows 8 client and Window 8 Server by the US [...]
