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[brewin]

images/news/windows.jpgWhat's Microsoft cooking up for Windows 8? We've already heard rumors of a 128-bit operating system with a 2012 release date, but what about the cool stuff that would make an upgrade worthwhile? A few Windows aficionado sites have just posted leaked documents--purported to be from Microsoft insiders--that offer a sneak peek of what Redmond has is mind.

The paper trail originates with an Italian Windows enthusiast site called "Windowsette," which purportedly obtained clandestine Microsoft presentations that outline Windows 8's direction. The top-secret data made its way to English-language sites including Microsoft Kitchen and Microsoft Journal, which sliced and diced the PowerPoint slides for public consumption.

The alleged internal documents, which are either the real deal or an impressive forgery, provide a big-picture overview of Microsoft's Windows 8's blueprint. Faster startup times, support for burgeoning high-speed connectivity standards such as USB 3.0 and Bluetooth 3.0, and the implementation of cutting-edge technologies like facial recognition appear to be high on Redmond's to-do list. In addition, Windows 8 will likely support new types of displays, including wireless 3D and HDTV devices, and make it easier for users to self-diagnose and repair OS glitches.

Read more at PC World

Full breakdown at Microsoft Kitchen

[m.oreilly]

i'd be happy with lean and ultra multi thread aware. tired of the drm.

[hog]

"make it easier for users to self-diagnose and repair OS glitches"

This, for me, is a powerful catch phrase. Automatic diagnosis and repair has never worked in Windows. As for USB 3.0 and Bluetooth 3.0, they don't really have a choice.

It'll be interesting to hear about further developments.

[stormrosson]

Maybe we'll get to have some beta fun next year..........

[m.oreilly]

my thoughts exactly

[stormrosson]

Dang I hope they start beta testing by this winter at least............I'm gettin bored with an os that works great all the time....

[VROSA]

stormrosson, on Jun 29 2010, 02:41 PM, said:

Maybe we'll get to have some beta fun next year..........

m.oreilly, on Jun 30 2010, 03:59 PM, said:

my thoughts exactly

Maybe a leaked alpha before 2011 ?

stormrosson, on Jul 1 2010, 07:35 PM, said:

Dang I hope they start beta testing by this winter at least............I'm gettin bored with an os that works great all the time....

I do need something buggy on my system as soon as possible ! Win8 BETA PLZ !!!!!

"In any case I can install ME" ...lol...