Microsoft is all set to release its Windows 9 operating system for Christmas 2014. As per the latest reports, the official announcement will be made in October 2014 and the release is planned to be out by this year end. It is still unclear, whether the OS will be available in beta version or for commercial use.
Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella has hinted at the Microsoft’s quarterly conference that latest Windows 9 will replace Windows RT, Windows Phone and Windows 8. He also admitted that Windows 8 hasn’t reached up to the expectations of the company ever since its launch in 2012. Even after Windows XP’s death, there wasn’t any cheerful change in the usage rankings of Widows 8. This clearly suggests the fate of Windows 8 in years to come and so Microsoft is in a hurry to present a new operating system by this year end.
International Business Times ran a story based on the Russian Leaker Wzor blog postings and clearly concluded that Microsoft was in plans to release its much expected Windows 9 by this year end. The story also hinted that by October 2014, an official announcement will be out from Microsoft and by this year end; users will get this smart choice on their PCs.
The article in the above mentioned online resource suggested that Windows 9 will be a hit, as it will be enriched with some charismatic features, which were lacked by Windows 8 and its previous versions. It may include a built-in Office 2015 features and so will cut down the need to buy extra software.
And according to the ongoing rumor on Facebook and Twitter, Windows 9 operating system may be offered for free for all those who are using Genuine Windows 7 and Windows 8 OS. But Microsoft hasn’t suggested any support for this theory and has infact turned down as a rumor. But Wzor hinted that this could turn into a reality, as Microsoft wants to bank on its new release as much as possible and wants to make it popular in all streams.
- Note- Windows 7 operating systems mainstream support will end on January 13th, 2015; while its extended support will end on January 14th, 2014.
- Windows 8 operating systems mainstream support will end on January 9th, 2018; while its extended support will end on January 10th, 2023.
