Windows successor in pipeline

"Is Midori the next big thing? Microsoft may think so."

Published: 4th August 2008 | Source: SD Times | Author: Stuart Boardman

Codename: Midori

Midori to replace Windows? Details are emerging of the new OS which may replace Windows after it is retired. Codenamed Midori, the OS will be drastically different from the Windows family. It's centred on the internet and does away with the OS being tied to an individual PC. Midori is believed to be in development because Windows is finding it hard to keep up with the rate of technological advances and what people are expecting from it. It is also said to be Microsoft's answer to rivals using 'virtualisation' technology to solve current computing problems. Technical details have been leaked in a report from SD Times, citing internal Microsoft documents.

Microsoft also look set to be abandoning it's current GUI model, but they haven't decided what user interface abstractions are appropriate when applications cut across boundaries, or how to combine the best qualities of rich client applications and web applications. They are also keen to downplay the news leaks regarding Midora, saying that it is just a research project. If the project makes it to release, it could spell a new era for Microsoft.

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04-08-2008, 16:18:47

stuartpb

Microsoft are rumoured to be at the research stages for the Windows successor.

Read the full report here

04-08-2008, 16:27:00

Hassan

Stuart you are on a roll of beating PV5150's record

anyways that was bit of news was interesting to read

04-08-2008, 17:18:49

ionicle

gods sake
windows is good
the idea is good
why change it?!

04-08-2008, 18:42:40

Kempez

It would be good to see MS investing some of their billions into something truly innovative for once :)

04-08-2008, 20:19:16

w3bbo

Yeah mean Vista isn't?:eek:;)

04-08-2008, 22:36:52

Jim

I dont even know why they bother naming it. Its bound to be called Windows 2010 when it comes out.

05-08-2008, 00:46:48

stuartpb

It gives the desk jockeys over at MS something to do. I wonder how many brainstorming sessions they have before they choose names:) I found out that Midori is also a liqueur, wonder if that had anything to do with the chosen name?:D

05-08-2008, 01:16:06

Bungral

Midori is well nice... Melon liqueur.

05-08-2008, 02:36:49

Ghaz

Focusing on the internet... Sounds like it is gonna be designed for the kind of teenager who spends 20 hours a day on youtube and myspace.

05-08-2008, 02:44:54

PP Mguire

Hey now no bashing us!! Rofl i dont do that though.