39 days and counting

[Trouble]

Looks like we may be seeing a Tech Preview on or about September 30th.
Whether or not this will be available generally (similar to a consumer preview) or just to MSDN / Technet subscribers is unclear.
And something I was totally unaware of.... "Cortana" will likely be present for desktops in Windows 9.
Hmmmmm.
http://www.extremetech.com/computing/188433-windows-9-is-set-to-be-unveiled-on-september-30

 

[Ian]

Can't wait to give this a whirl!

 

[Shintaro]

Yep Paul Thurrott seems to think it will be around September:
http://winsupersite.com/windows/coming-soon-threshold-public-preview

I don't think Win 8/8.1 is too bad. However I never really use the Metro / Modern interface. I just use Start8.

It will be interesting to see what they *fixed*.

 

[Trouble]

19 more days and still counting.

 

[Trouble]

Looks like things may still be on track.

Microsoft has sent out the official press invites for an event in San Francisco on September 30, where we are almost certain that Windows 9 (codenamed Threshold) will be unveiled. The Windows 9 Technical Preview should be handed out to event attendees, and should also be available online on September 30 or very soon after.

SOURCE: http://www.extremetech.com/computin...ber-30-technical-preview-to-follow-soon-after

14 days and still counting.

 

[Shintaro]

Paul Thurrott seems to think that it is official.
It was interesting that Paul was saying that he hasn't seen any new features on the leaked videos. So either the leaked videos are an older build or for some reason all the features have been leaked.
Strange.

Paul's Articles:

It's Official: Microsoft to Unveil "Next Chapter" for Windows on September 30

Windows 9 Technical Preview Video Leaks: An Analysis

Windows 9 Technical Preview Virtual Desktops and Notification Center Video Leaks: An Analysis
Windows 9 Technical Preview Screenshots Leak: An Analysis (Part 1)

 

[Trouble]

6 days until the event and hopefully a means by which we can get our hands on the Tech Preview..... would be nice.
And
Counting.

 

[Trouble]

Tomorrow's the day.
Semi-interested to see what comes from it.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/davealt...aunch-event-is-tomorrow-heres-what-to-expect/

 

[clifford_cooley]

Semi-interested? Yep that about describes my thoughts. But yet here I am on yet another forum, so I definitely can't say I'm not interested. lol

 

[Trouble]

Well now that Windows 9 has been promoted to Windows 10, I'm way more interested. Who wouldn't be
AND
The Tech Preview may be available as early as tomorrow.

Microsoft will begin to release Technical Previews of Windows 10 tomorrow, starting with a version for laptops and desktops and following later with a version for servers.

SOURCE: http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/30/6868899/windows-10-availability-technical-preview-tomorrow

So...... I guess I'm still counting.
1 more day?

 

[clifford_cooley]

I wasn't expecting a name change.

Does the customizations of the start menu include turning of the background solid colors? If not, I'm not interested in this version either.

 

[Trouble]

Does the customizations of the start menu include turning of the background solid colors?

I'm certain that I don't know the answer to that question. Hell..... I couldn't even get the name right.
BUT
Maybe after tomorrow we might begin to get some answers to some of that type of question.

 

[davehc]

Be ready, Ian. Things can change. How about Windows X. , as it may be the last Windows, as we know it.

 

[Ian]

Does the customizations of the start menu include turning of the background solid colors? If not, I'm not interested in this version either.

We'll find out soon enough, but I'm sure we can customise colours like that - I'd be amazed if not.

 

[davehc]

For those in a hurry, I would calculate it will be available in about 4hr.15 minutes from the time of this post, on the insider site.

 

[George77]

Be ready, Ian. Things can change. How about Windows X. , as it may be the last Windows, as we know it.

Windows X? I think Apple wouldn't be amused of this...

George