News of Microsoft’s plans for a new OS codenamed ‘Midori’ could signal the end of an era. No, I am not talking about the end of the Windows operating system, but something much more self-centered, the end of “A Better Windows World”. Of course Windows 7 is not due out until 2010 so it will be a few years before we need to be concerned. I know all my faithful readers along with me breathe a sigh of relief over the news. Word around the IT circles is that the next generation of OS may not in fact bare the famed Microsoft Windows name. Microsoft has leaked that the next-gen OS, which is in the very early stages, is being built to address common problems that Windows is not able to address. Speculation says that Midori is being built to take full advantage of Cloud Computing and Virtualized environments. Many believe that Microsoft will take its home and corporate Operating Systems in different directions. While no doubt, Midori will be a welcome addition to the enterprise which, has become more web-centric in terms of applications. I will admit I am excited to see what Midori will mean for the future of corporate computing. It is interesting to note that at least one website has made mention of a Windows 8. I agree with some of the reasoning that while corporate computing has very specific needs. Not everyone is going to be running a cloud-computing farm at home. While we know, that Windows 7 will be based largely on the Vista code. We are not sure where Windows 8 will take us in the future. With Microsoft getting more and more involved in Open Source and Interoperability it will be real interesting to see where the journey takes us. Will Midori and Windows 8 sound an end to A Better Windows World? Will the corporate and home users go their separate ways? Who knows, I said it before, I was a bit too young to join in the first wave of technology advancements that brought us Windows and the PC. In spite of that I can think of no better time to be in this industry, it is an exciting time and at least for a few years to come. I hope to continue to help make your world “A Better Windows World.” Recent Posts The Mojave Experiment: Good marketing or just a mirage Windows Vista Snipping Tool: Great tool that is greatly underestimated Magical Jelly Bean Key Finder: Tips & Tricks A Better Windows World: On the Radio
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