thanks BAV0, I didn't know that they only make pro version atm. Since I have a 2pro I thought they also doing the same different models on 3 as well. Perhaps they issue an ARM based model 3 when W9 shows up next year
I guess Paul is right, MJF pointed out that there won't be an RT Technical Preview in Spetember, the RT preview will be released somewhere next year. Threshold will align Windows RT and Windows Phone, so I expect a new Surface running Threshold once it's released.
I can see that even Softpedia news is still based on speculative information by making references to WZor and Mary Jo Foley of Zdnet. I don't think anybody can guarantee at this stage that Windows 9 is going to be absolutely free for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users. If there is anything to go by, as regard this rumor, Windows XP users should be the ones Microsoft needs to bring along into the new Windows 9 fold, as they are the people not willing to make a change. They are also the largest Windows Desktop users.
Good point. Actually I've made a slight mistake in the translation, which I've already corrected in my original post. In his tweet WZor is referring to the third generation Surface, not simply Surface 3. As you and someone else already mentioned, Surface Pro 3 is not a ARM device and it is 3rd generation in Pro lineup. Now talking about ARM devices, Microsoft released only two generations - Surface RT and Surface 2 (not mistaken with Surface Pro 2). So, it seems quite possible, that alongside Windows Threshold or Windows 9, Microsoft will unveil 3rd generation of ARM devices, maybe even rumored Surface Mini.
Once the RTM version is released, we may have some hints about the next iteration of Office. I can see a bigger focus on the Cloud (One Drive) with less emphasis on local storage.
That is not going to be well received by the public sector looking at the complains from many countries like China, Germany ,etc on some spy issues. Not until Microsoft can guarantee the cloud storage system cannot be compromised many nations are not going to adopt it for government uses.
Adding to that, I don't see how that work good Marketing wise as well, it may does more bad than good to Microsoft as people will obviously be complaining not much new stuff in the updates(presuming the Microsoft follows the Apple/OS X model of releasing). I think this the model that they followed with Windows 8 will work far better than any other thing, you release a major(new) version of Windows and then release two major updates in the next two years(ironing out whatever quirks whatever that are present in the major version along with including features that people want to have in the released major version) by offering them free and then on the third year release a major(new) version.
I don't see any reason why Microsoft has to model the Windows operating system along the line of Mac OS X when the latter produces its own hardware that compensates for the OS. Windows depends on hardware produced by different manufacturers. The comparison is a little far from reality looking at your presumption. However, needless to say of the update huge size that is going to come with new installation (I agree with your view from a best practical perspective), there is not going to be any difficulty in getting the updates through Windows Update more than the time factor. It is more or less going to be like the way we receive the general cumulative,security and other patches. Indeed, having a 'standalone' with continuous updates make sense but it is dangerous to innovation. That is some disadvantage to the consumers of facing huge download of updates while it is advantageous for Microsoft to keep releasing important updates when necessary without putting in much resources. Looking at it from another way, that can help to perfect Windows by meeting up to consumer's demand. Rather than releasing different Windows every time it releases updates which fix issues put forward by the Windows users. For example, like the demand for the 'Start' menu to be returned back in Windows 9. We all know that it is not going to be much different from Windows 8 other than it going to be based on hardware configuration. Having said, I am on the support to have continuous Windows released with innovation by producing different Windows periodically than having a standalone with routine update.
, I don't see any reason why you quoted me(& replied) presuming that I advocate Microsoft following the Apple(& it's model of Mac OS X releases), in fact my post is all about against that model. Am I missing something here
lmfao, she doesn't know what really is Project Threshold, no idea of what would happen in next month, when will win9(internal code-name 9, period) would RTM - now start telling tales about Windows Future? btw, did you guys notice that, some guys had seen the current win9 builds, but nobody mentioned about start menu and/or windowed apps? Take a wild guess. .... now, still believe the previous "leaked screen-shots" were legit?
Oh, no! I hope you didn't misunderstand my post. I agree with you and talk little about what I observe. I am not against your view.
I don't understand what you're trying to say, but I'm 100% sure my screens were legit! Care to elaborate on your reasoning?
No, don't worry, it's all good, it's just that I didn't understand what made you presume that I like Microsoft to follow Apple/Mac OS X release model, while my post was completely opposite to it.
I am sorry, if my post is meant to make me you feel that. I am only trying to elaborate on your presumption though. That is it. And, there is no any assumption in my post, whatsoever, that suggest you like Mac OS X. Nevertheless, I think Windows 9 is going to solve most of our expectations. What do you think about that?