Windows 8


Firefox, Chrome To Get 'Metro' Treatment for Windows 8

Browser makers face an unfamiliar hurdle with Windows 8, but both Mozilla and Google said they are building browsers that will work with the new operating system.

System Center 2012 CTPs for Windows Server 8 Released

Two components of Microsoft's System Center 2012 suite, Virtual Machine Manager and Data Protection Manager, were released late last week as community technology previews (CTPs) that are specifically designed to work with the new Windows Server 8 beta.

Microsoft Adds Online Backup to Windows Server 8 Beta (UPDATED)

Microsoft rolled out an online backup service for the Windows Server 8 beta late last month, though not everyone can try it out.

Windows Embedded Standard 8 CTP Released

Microsoft this week launched a community test preview (CTP) of Windows Embedded Standard 8, which is based on the forthcoming Windows 8 operating system.

Report: Windows 7's Market Share Closes Gap on XP

Windows 7 is gaining on the aging Windows XP operating system, according to the latest market share estimates from Net Applications.

Microsoft Outlines Multiple Improvements in Windows Server 8 Beta

Microsoft on Thursday formally announced the beta of Windows Server 8, which was made available for download and testing on Wednesday.

Windows 8, Windows Server 8 Betas Released; Windows Store Launches

Microsoft released the betas for Windows 8 and Windows Server 8, as well as launched the Windows Store for applications, on Wednesday at an event in in Barcelona, Spain.

Report: Microsoft Adding Touch Capabilities to 'Office 15' (UPDATED)

A leaked screenshot allegedly of "Office 15" suggests Microsoft's next-generation productivity suite will have support for touch.

Microsoft Releasing Visual Studio 11 Beta on Feb. 29

Visual Studio 11 will hit the beta milestone on Feb. 29, the same day the Windows 8 "consumer preview" is expected to be released, Microsoft announced Thursday at a "sneak preview" event.

Windows 8 Gets Expanded Language Options

Microsoft is adding more language options and implementing an easier language-download process for the forthcoming Windows 8 operating system.

Microsoft Details Major SkyDrive Changes, Preps Metro App for Windows 8

A SkyDrive storage app optimized for Windows 8's "Metro"-style user interface will debut with the Windows 8 consumer preview release, Microsoft said this week.

Microsoft CFO Outlines Company's Windows 8, Skype Vision

Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Peter Klein discussed the company's plans for Skype and its vision for the forthcoming Windows 8 operating system at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference.

Windows 8 Logo Gets a Metro-Style Revamp

Microsoft unveiled a new logo for Windows 8, it's forthcoming desktop operating system, on Friday.

Windows 8 on ARM To Support Desktop Apps, 'Office 15'

Microsoft revealed more details this week about what to expect with Windows 8 on ARM, or "WOA." In fact, the company might even have provided too much information.

Windows 8 Hits 'Consumer Preview' Feb. 29

A Windows 8 "consumer preview" event will take place on Feb. 29 in Barcelona, Spain.