The future operating system will correct several errors of Windows 8, a version of its software that disrupted its customers.
Microsoft wants to put the record straight. Earlier this fall, the software giant will introduce the next version of its popular operating system, Windows 9 It could then be distributed later this spring, which would make it one of the versions of Windows including development cycle has been the shortest.
The clock is ticking. Launched there almost two years, in October 2012, Windows 8 introduced confusion in the minds of consumers. This version should operate both on computers and tablets and tilt Windows in the era of touchscreens. A new, modern environment, “Modern UI” was designed to be used with fingers rather than with a keyboard and mouse. Wide colored tiles have replaced the icons of applications. Developers were invited to recreate their software from scratch to support these developments.
The rupture was too frank. PC, consumers were confused by the “Modern UI” interface. On tablets, Windows 8 has suffered by comparison with the iPad and Android, due to lack of optimized applications. Microsoft has not set an example, as its Office suite is not yet optimized Windows 8.
Windows 9, codenamed “Threshold” is an overhaul. Microsoft will allow Windows to find faithful, if they wish, the operation to which they were accustomed to Windows 7 will be for example possible to use several modern applications in classic Windows interface. A “Start” menu will also complete his return. Microsoft will also eliminate the bar “Charms”, a series of shortcuts on the right side of the screen, no apparent use with a keyboard and mouse.
Microsoft does not however give up the all projects. Beyond the cosmetic changes, he always wants to unify the different engine versions of Windows, smartphone, tablet, PC or Xbox game console. CEO wants to “an operating system that covers all screen sizes and embraces services for business and leisure,” said Satya Nadella to financial analysts in early August. Microsoft wants in particular an application can run on any Windows machine. He tries to convince developers to create Windows software applications in addition to iOS and Android, promising opportunities on 300 million devices.
Awaited by all manufacturers of PCs, Windows 8 n has not helped boost PC sales. Worse, some historic Microsoft partners are unfaithful to him and start selling laptops with the Google system, Chrome OS. In addition to the promised Windows 9 software enhancements, Microsoft will also meet on the trade front, distributing free Windows for tablets with screens less than 9 inches, and marketing a cheaper version that emphasizes its search engine Bing .
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