The Windows 8 discussion thread

[sparx]

It may be too early to start a discussion thread for Windows 8, but currently we can do with the latest news and rumors that can be published here.

Later when the early builds are available for evaluation, information about those can be discussed here. Eventually evaluation of the final builds can be done and results posted.

So let the first news in!!

 

[thetechfreak]

Way too early to start...but let me get it started.....

A website which contains information -
Windows 8 Beta - Windows 8 news,Windows 8 rumors, Windows 8 downloads

 

[nisargshah95]

Hope it's light on pocket.

 

[thetechfreak]

^ thats the most unlikeliest thing to happen. Even Vista costs more than 5000 in all version. I think even xp costs 5-6 k

but we can hope for it can't we?

 

[Garbage]

Windows 8 Secrets: Windows Explorer Ribbon

Within Windows | Windows 8 Secrets: Windows Explorer Ribbon

Windows 8 Welcome Screen And Windows Explorer Screenshots Leaked

 

[Garbage]

Microsoft's Windows 8 and the 'I' word (Immersive) | ZDNet

*www.winsupersite.com/article/windows-7/windows-8-secrets-modern-reader-135788

 

[nims11]

^ thats the most unlikeliest thing to happen. Even Vista costs more than 5000 in all version. I think even xp costs 5-6 k

but we can hope for it can't we?

it will help bringing piracy down

 

[Vyom]

Yikes! Ribbon interface in Windows Explorer! I am not sure, if I would like that. I hope they provide a way to disable it.

 

[thetechfreak]

Windows 8 App Store Screens Leaked !!!!

Source- Windows 8 App Store Screens Leaked

When you talk about an App Store, right now that usually points to something Apple-related. Apple would love the trademark to that name, but Amazon's fighting that with its own "Appstore" and so is Microsoft – possibly because it will have its own application store soon too.

A leaked screenshot published on ZDNet points to what looks like a Windows application called "Windows App Store." This new feature is believed to be in the works for Windows 8, but the screenshot appears as Windows 7 in theme. If Microsoft were to launch an App Store that will be integrated with Windows 8, it's likely that it will also offer it as an add-on to the growing Windows 7 base.

Damn!!

 

[shantanu]

^ thats the most unlikeliest thing to happen. Even Vista costs more than 5000 in all version. I think even xp costs 5-6 k

but we can hope for it can't we?

That's not true !

Vista is history, so we talk about Windows 7 : It starts from less then INR. 3000/- ( Oem )

 

[thetechfreak]

No technical support. Not reccomended

Using oem copy for private use is also illegal

 

[shantanu]

Oem copies are readily available at the Local shops for installing with new systems ( system builder packs ). and its perfectly legal.

 

[Gaurav Bhattacharjee]

[Toms] Windows 8 to Have Built-in PDF Reader

No more need for Adobe Reader or even Foxit.

We have another new Windows 8 feature to share. Soon, you may no longer need to install any extra software to view that ever popular PDF format, thanks to an integrated PDF reader called Modern Reader that will ship with Windows 8

While almost everyone running Windows these days has Adobe Reader, or some equivalent, Microsoft is building that functionality right into the next OS. Hopefully it will be a lightweight alternative.

Modern Reader also appears to be an early example of the new AppX application package for Windows 8. AppX is a packaged application model for Windows 8 that is much like the one used in Windows Phone 7.

Source

 

[Vyom]

Inbuilt PDF reader! Hmmm. Looks like a progress in the right direction.
I hope Microsoft also think about a PDF printer as well.

 

[thetechfreak]

Inbuilt PDF reader! Hmmm. Looks like a progress in the right direction.
I hope Microsoft also think about a PDF printer as well.

This has been very slow. Linux already got it loong time back. I feel its no use giving it now because all ready such awesome programs are out for PDF reading.

 

[Vyom]

This has been very slow. Linux already got it loong time back. I feel its no use giving it now because all ready such awesome programs are out for PDF reading.

^^ There are a lot of awesome programs for doing each tasks on Windows.
But I have noticed that each in-built tool is very well integrated with the OS. Like I have always preferred inbuilt Photo Viewer in place of let say, Picasa photo viewer.

 

[Garbage]

Early Windows 8 build leaks to web | ZDNet

Sneak peak at leaked early Windows 8 build | ZDNet

 

[cute.bandar]

^Comment from a MS dev

This is Milestone 1, which is old as hell. Win8 is well into Milestone 3, build numbers > 7980.

M1 has almost none of Win8's new features in it. Also, even if you did get a hold of an M3 build, even internal builds have most of the shiny features removed or disabled until beta release at least. MS learned a lot from the Longhorn leaks.

Please stop the sensationalism. It's stupid.

 

[shantanu]

I don't think a MS dev would comment so openly. Whatever build or Milestone Windows 8is we can't be sure until a formal news is out.

 

[mavihs]

the fun will only begin when the beta version comes out!!!