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Microsoft to launch "Windows Cloud" operating system soon
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says the company will unveil a new operating system called "Windows Cloud" within a month. Now before you go jumping to conclusions, no Windows Cloud will not be replace Windows 7, it will not necessarily let you store all of your data in the online "cloud," and it probably isn't really even designed for you anyway. Oh yeah, it probably won't be called Windows Cloud by the time it launches.So what is Windows Cloud? It's an operating system designed for developers who want to write applications for cloud-computing. In other words, web applications like Gmail, Hotmail, Zoho Office, or Windows Live Maps. It could lead to a growth in the number of web-based applications available. But without knowing more about the software or even how it's supposed to work, it's tough to make any real predictions.
Microsoft will unveil more details about the Cloud OS at the company's Professional Developers Conference in LA later this month.
[via Slashdot]
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Subscribe to commentsRonOct 1st 2008 5:31PM
Sounds like Live Mesh, doesn't it?
GlenOct 1st 2008 7:21PM
Think LiveMesh on steriods with a great API.
Matt S.Oct 2nd 2008 8:02AM
I would have to agree especially since LiveMesh is only a proof of concept project. It was never supposed to be a full product. And Windows Cloud actually sounds like a full product that they built from the evolution of LiveMesh.
ToddOct 1st 2008 6:00PM
Clippy in the Cloud - Awesome!
P.S. If this isn't an admission the desktop is dead, I don't know what is. Just exactly WHAT is Microsoft business model now?
comctrl6Oct 1st 2008 6:37PM
So, they're gonna introduce a new browser?
GlenOct 1st 2008 7:22PM
No its not an admission the desktop is dead, Balmer never said or inferred that, do not assume otherwise.
Microsoft have a very firm business model, just like Apple, Google and so on...
QuikboyOct 1st 2008 8:41PM
I'm guessing it's more or less Microsoft's version of a lightweight OS for basic functionality like web browsing and doing stuff online. Maybe even a Word processor. Most likely, it'll include Windows Live apps (Wave 3 is pretty good!) by default, but the whole OS is probably optimized for cloud computing and web browsing in general.
Most likely an OS for netbooks, UMPC's, that sort of thing. Not sure, but that's what I'd guess. I hope it's really good. I don't think Windows 7 will be scrapped of course, Windows Cloud is probably one of those specialized OS's, most likely cheap or free. I'm curious.
Jash SayaniOct 2nd 2008 9:15AM
Wow! Nice. I see a new OS for netbooks !
Occupies less space, Boots faster, just great!
yoneOct 2nd 2008 9:54AM
i a lil lost i guuess...i mean when i heard about this new windows cloud thing i tought people in this blog are gonna talk about vista. but i havnt heard of it...i tought its a good think cose vista isnt performing as was expected so this would be a releave...any way any one willing please make it clear for me is it kind of replacing vista......