Microsoft looks ready to launch Windows 11

*The Deadman* · 07-14-2021, 09:47 PM

https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/3/22...-teaser-rumors

Microsoft has been teasing a “next generation” of Windows for months now, but new hints suggest the company isn’t just preparing an update to its existing Windows 10 software, but a new, numbered version of the operating system: Windows 11.

The software giant announced a new Windows event for June 24th yesterday, promising to show “what’s next for Windows.” The event invite included an image of what looks like a new Windows logo, with light shining through the window in only two vertical bars, creating an outline that looks very much like the number 11. Microsoft followed up with an animated version of this image, making it clear the company intentionally ignored the horizontal bars.

Microsoft’s Windows event also starts at 11AM ET, not the usual start time for typical Windows and Surface events. Following the event invite, Microsoft exec Yusuf Mehdi said he hasn’t “been this excited for a new version of Windows since Windows 95!” It’s the first time we’ve heard Microsoft specifically mention a “new version” of Windows is on the way.

The event invite also comes just a week after Nadella teased a “next generation of Windows” announcement. Nadella promised that Microsoft would soon share “one of the most significant updates to Windows of the past decade.” Microsoft’s chief product officer, Panos Panay, also teased a “next generation” of Windows earlier this year.

If Microsoft is truly readying to move beyond Windows 10 and towards Windows 11, we’re expecting to see big visual changes to reflect that. Microsoft has been working on something codenamed Sun Valley, which the company has referred to as a “sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows.”

*sdp* · 07-14-2021, 09:59 PM

Hah. My Windows adoption has been stubbornly delayed for like the last three versions. I only got a Windows 10 machine last year. No plans to upgrade unless maybe it comes with free pizza.

*The Deadman* · 07-14-2021, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdp

Hah. My Windows adoption has been stubbornly delayed for like the last three versions. I only got a Windows 10 machine last year. No plans to upgrade unless maybe it comes with free pizza.

That free pizza is nothing but anchovies and mushrooms. You're welcome.

*Andrew NDB* · 07-25-2021, 06:55 PM

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=64074

*Jephael* · 07-29-2021, 04:36 PM

I can't help but think of this old Super Bowl commercial!

*The Deadman* · 08-31-2021, 04:39 PM

Windows 11 Launches For Free On October 5
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wi.../1100-6495763/

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The Deadman Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,978	Microsoft looks ready to launch Windows 11 https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/3/22...-teaser-rumors Microsoft has been teasing a “next generation” of Windows for months now, but new hints suggest the company isn’t just preparing an update to its existing Windows 10 software, but a new, numbered version of the operating system: Windows 11. The software giant announced a new Windows event for June 24th yesterday, promising to show “what’s next for Windows.” The event invite included an image of what looks like a new Windows logo, with light shining through the window in only two vertical bars, creating an outline that looks very much like the number 11. Microsoft followed up with an animated version of this image, making it clear the company intentionally ignored the horizontal bars. Microsoft’s Windows event also starts at 11AM ET, not the usual start time for typical Windows and Surface events. Following the event invite, Microsoft exec Yusuf Mehdi said he hasn’t “been this excited for a new version of Windows since Windows 95!” It’s the first time we’ve heard Microsoft specifically mention a “new version” of Windows is on the way. The event invite also comes just a week after Nadella teased a “next generation of Windows” announcement. Nadella promised that Microsoft would soon share “one of the most significant updates to Windows of the past decade.” Microsoft’s chief product officer, Panos Panay, also teased a “next generation” of Windows earlier this year. If Microsoft is truly readying to move beyond Windows 10 and towards Windows 11, we’re expecting to see big visual changes to reflect that. Microsoft has been working on something codenamed Sun Valley, which the company has referred to as a “sweeping visual rejuvenation of Windows.” __________________ Last Movie Watched: Hell House LLC (2015). Last TV Show Watched: Adventures of Sonic The Hedgehog (S1:E29).

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