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General Discussion / Microsoft Windows Blue "Upgrade" Mystery (WIN8.1). UD: 5-17-13.
« Last post by DougD on March 29, 2013, 03:25:52 PM »Updated 5-17-13 - Windows 8.1 "BLUE" Upgrade Will Be Free.
PC World: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2038718/microsoft-confirms-the-windows-8-1-update-a-k-a-blue-will-be-free.html#tk.nl_pcwbus
Updated 5-8-13 -
ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley: http://www.zdnet.com/what-microsoft-is-now-saying-and-not-about-windows-blue-7000014960/
Prior Postings -
Updated 4-23-13 - Will Windows BLUE ultimately metamorphose into Windows 8.1 minus 1.0? (Let's see now, could that be known as Windows 7.1??? Nah.......). The Metro Interface was clearly suitable only for the handheld, portable touch screen tablets. The best course of action for Microsoft at this point would be to concentrate on modernizing and updating the overall capabilities of Windows 7 (ie. Windows 7.1, 7.2 and finally 7.3, or so). This would turn a winner into even more capable instrument that could keep the desktop and laptop carrying on indefinitely for all their various uses.
A gloom and Doom prognosis for Windows 8. Article by ZDNet's Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols.
ZDNet.com: http://www.zdnet.com/windows-its-over-7000013964/
Microsoft is considering to restore the start button to Windows 8.
PCWorld: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2036094/microsoft-to-bring-the-start-button-to-win-8-reports-say.html#tk.nl_today
Clarification on the return of the start button in Windows 8.1. Make Tech Easier: http://www.maketecheasier.com/start-button-in-windows-8-to-return-but-without-the-start-menu/2013/04/23
Updated 4-19-13 - Here is an additional indication that Microsoft is attempting to change Windows 8 into something more analygous to Windows 7.
PCWorld: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2035693/microsoft-files-patent-for-new-open-windows-viewer.html#tk.nl_today
Updated 4-18-13 - Windows 8.1 changes to the Modern UI.
How To Geek: http://www.howtogeek.com/161056/windows-8.1-rumored-to-have-significant-highly-desired-ui-changes-in-store-for-users/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=180413
Updated 4-2-13 - Looks as if Windows "BLUE" could turn out to become Windows 8.1.
ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley: http://www.zdnet.com/microsofts-windows-blue-looks-to-be-named-windows-8-1-7000013391/
Updated 4-3-13 - Even more secrets about the new WIN8.
PCWorld: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2032329/even-more-secretive-windows-blue-features-revealed.html#tk.nl_pcwbus
Will Windows 9 kill the desktop?
PCWorld: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2031999/why-windows-blue-heralds-the-death-of-the-desktop.html#tk.nl_pcwbus
Prior postings -
Rumor has it that Microsoft is preparing a "Windows BLUE upgrade" for Windows 8. The details of its consistency are being held secret by Microsoft. The notion occurs to me that it seems to be a bit soon for a major (operating system) upgrade, other than the monthly security patches. The below article conjectures about the as-of-yet undisclosed effect BLUE might have on Windows 8 and possibly implies why these impending secret changes were not included in the $40.00 upgrade to WIN8 offering. It would probably have been the case that if the classic Windows desktop interface was not included in the initial offering, the number of buyers would have been substantially lower than they already are.
Quoted from the article: "The unconfirmed build not only focuses on tablet-centric improvements but also relocates a number of system controls from the desktop side of the OS to the tile-based Modern side. The tweaks have been widely interpreted as an effort to wean users off of traditional systems, and to make the Modern UI a self-contained environment. It's still possible that desktop improvements will be implemented but Microsoft's actions more strongly suggest that Windows Blue spells the beginning of the demise of the classic user interface."
The Information Week Article: http://www.informationweek.com/software/windows8/windows-blue-confirmed-but-microsoft-mum/240151802?cid=nl_IW_net_update_2013-03-29_html&elq=383f542ee37241c1b6055bfc4cd56514
ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley: http://www.zdnet.com/windows-blue-under-the-hood-minkernel-and-basefs-7000013290/?s_cid=e589
Also: http://www.zdnet.com/new-alleged-windows-blue-build-shows-off-coming-interface-tweaks-7000013035/ Quote: "Windows Blue is the successor to Windows 8. It is not Windows 9; it is an updated version of Windows 8."
Tom's Hardware: http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Windoiws-8-Windows-BLue-leak-Desktop-Internet-Explorer-11,21703.html Quote: "Another "hands-on" report claims that Microsoft has pushed most of the PC settings controls from the desktop to the new Modern UI overlay. These include settings for SkyDrive, Network, Apps, Accounts, Update and Recovery, Time & Language, and others. "If you were looking for any further proof of the desktop being eased out going forward, look no further than this," said Paul Thurrott."
Paul Thurrott's Supersite For Windows: http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/windows-blue-leaks
This article has snips of the new screen offerings.
PC World: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2031999/why-windows-blue-heralds-the-death-of-the-desktop.html#tk.nl_pcwbest Quote: "That's where the genius of Windows Blue and its rumored yearly Windows updates come in. Sure, yearly releases allow Microsoft to iterate and introduce new features quickly, but they also allow the company to wean you off the desktop just a bit more, year in and year out, until the death of the desktop becomes relatively painless."
Updated 4-1-13 -
Deep inside Windows Blue: 10 coolest features in Microsoft's leaked OS.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2031946/deep-inside-windows-blue-10-coolest-features-in-microsofts-leaked-os.html?tk=rel_news
PC World: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2038718/microsoft-confirms-the-windows-8-1-update-a-k-a-blue-will-be-free.html#tk.nl_pcwbus
Updated 5-8-13 -
ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley: http://www.zdnet.com/what-microsoft-is-now-saying-and-not-about-windows-blue-7000014960/
Prior Postings -
Updated 4-23-13 - Will Windows BLUE ultimately metamorphose into Windows 8.1 minus 1.0? (Let's see now, could that be known as Windows 7.1??? Nah.......). The Metro Interface was clearly suitable only for the handheld, portable touch screen tablets. The best course of action for Microsoft at this point would be to concentrate on modernizing and updating the overall capabilities of Windows 7 (ie. Windows 7.1, 7.2 and finally 7.3, or so). This would turn a winner into even more capable instrument that could keep the desktop and laptop carrying on indefinitely for all their various uses.
A gloom and Doom prognosis for Windows 8. Article by ZDNet's Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols.
ZDNet.com: http://www.zdnet.com/windows-its-over-7000013964/
Microsoft is considering to restore the start button to Windows 8.
PCWorld: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2036094/microsoft-to-bring-the-start-button-to-win-8-reports-say.html#tk.nl_today
Clarification on the return of the start button in Windows 8.1. Make Tech Easier: http://www.maketecheasier.com/start-button-in-windows-8-to-return-but-without-the-start-menu/2013/04/23
Updated 4-19-13 - Here is an additional indication that Microsoft is attempting to change Windows 8 into something more analygous to Windows 7.
PCWorld: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2035693/microsoft-files-patent-for-new-open-windows-viewer.html#tk.nl_today
Updated 4-18-13 - Windows 8.1 changes to the Modern UI.
How To Geek: http://www.howtogeek.com/161056/windows-8.1-rumored-to-have-significant-highly-desired-ui-changes-in-store-for-users/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=180413
Updated 4-2-13 - Looks as if Windows "BLUE" could turn out to become Windows 8.1.
ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley: http://www.zdnet.com/microsofts-windows-blue-looks-to-be-named-windows-8-1-7000013391/
Updated 4-3-13 - Even more secrets about the new WIN8.
PCWorld: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2032329/even-more-secretive-windows-blue-features-revealed.html#tk.nl_pcwbus
Will Windows 9 kill the desktop?
PCWorld: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2031999/why-windows-blue-heralds-the-death-of-the-desktop.html#tk.nl_pcwbus
Prior postings -
Rumor has it that Microsoft is preparing a "Windows BLUE upgrade" for Windows 8. The details of its consistency are being held secret by Microsoft. The notion occurs to me that it seems to be a bit soon for a major (operating system) upgrade, other than the monthly security patches. The below article conjectures about the as-of-yet undisclosed effect BLUE might have on Windows 8 and possibly implies why these impending secret changes were not included in the $40.00 upgrade to WIN8 offering. It would probably have been the case that if the classic Windows desktop interface was not included in the initial offering, the number of buyers would have been substantially lower than they already are.
Quoted from the article: "The unconfirmed build not only focuses on tablet-centric improvements but also relocates a number of system controls from the desktop side of the OS to the tile-based Modern side. The tweaks have been widely interpreted as an effort to wean users off of traditional systems, and to make the Modern UI a self-contained environment. It's still possible that desktop improvements will be implemented but Microsoft's actions more strongly suggest that Windows Blue spells the beginning of the demise of the classic user interface."
The Information Week Article: http://www.informationweek.com/software/windows8/windows-blue-confirmed-but-microsoft-mum/240151802?cid=nl_IW_net_update_2013-03-29_html&elq=383f542ee37241c1b6055bfc4cd56514
ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley: http://www.zdnet.com/windows-blue-under-the-hood-minkernel-and-basefs-7000013290/?s_cid=e589
Also: http://www.zdnet.com/new-alleged-windows-blue-build-shows-off-coming-interface-tweaks-7000013035/ Quote: "Windows Blue is the successor to Windows 8. It is not Windows 9; it is an updated version of Windows 8."
Tom's Hardware: http://www.tomshardware.com/news/Windoiws-8-Windows-BLue-leak-Desktop-Internet-Explorer-11,21703.html Quote: "Another "hands-on" report claims that Microsoft has pushed most of the PC settings controls from the desktop to the new Modern UI overlay. These include settings for SkyDrive, Network, Apps, Accounts, Update and Recovery, Time & Language, and others. "If you were looking for any further proof of the desktop being eased out going forward, look no further than this," said Paul Thurrott."
Paul Thurrott's Supersite For Windows: http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/windows-blue-leaks
This article has snips of the new screen offerings.
PC World: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2031999/why-windows-blue-heralds-the-death-of-the-desktop.html#tk.nl_pcwbest Quote: "That's where the genius of Windows Blue and its rumored yearly Windows updates come in. Sure, yearly releases allow Microsoft to iterate and introduce new features quickly, but they also allow the company to wean you off the desktop just a bit more, year in and year out, until the death of the desktop becomes relatively painless."
Updated 4-1-13 -
Deep inside Windows Blue: 10 coolest features in Microsoft's leaked OS.
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2031946/deep-inside-windows-blue-10-coolest-features-in-microsofts-leaked-os.html?tk=rel_news