Ballmer confirms the release of Windows 8 in 2012

Microsoft, for the mouth of its CEO Steve Ballmer confirmed rumors that the release of Windows 8 spoke in 2012. At the Intel Developer Forum, Japanese, Ballmer said: "next generation of Windows systems Was coming out in 2012." The trade name of the new Windows operating system should be just between 8 and there will certainly be a novelty more attention to the devices of all sizes, such as systems and slate tablet.

On the other hand was already known that Microsoft was working on improving the interface of the operating system to make it functional even on the tablet. It will be based on the concept of Immersive UI, borrowed from the Windows phone. The release in 2012 for Windows 8 is not a big surprise given that Microsoft is talking about a long release cycle for three years.

Be ready with a new operating system also will be vital to the business they are actually giving their opponents a lot on the plans are not strictly connected with desktop and notebook systems.

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