Will Windows Blue be released later this year? - (Photo: TechHive)
An operating system installation file with the code " Windows Build 9364" has been shared on peer-to-peer (P2P) Torrent in ISO 2.6GB compression format over the weekend. When installing the test, the system parameters show that this is an update for Windows 8 Pro, codenamed " WindowsBlue".
According to Stephen Chapman from MSFT Kitchen, when analyzing the dynamic library file comadmin.dll and WindowsProducts.adml, Windows Blue will have 7 updated versions of 3 main groups of Windows Blue (Client), Windows Server Blue and Windows RT Blue (for mobile devices), including Blue RT, Blue Personal, Blue Professional, Blue Standard Server, Blue Enterprise Server, Blue Datacenter Server and Blue Web Server.
Information version of WindowsBlue, update for Windows 8 Pro
Earlier, Microsoft decided to change the strategy of releasing products from " every year a big version" to many small updates regularly released.
In the leaked video clip, the Windows beta is supposed to be the Windows Blue generation with an improved Modern UI (Metro) interface of Windows 8, allowing up to four application windows to be displayed simultaneously (Snap View) .
The Snap View divides the open applications screen window into several ratios 50/50, 75/25. - (Photo: PCWorld)
Besides, the Modern UI interface (Metro) of Windows Blue will show more tools than the current Windows 8 version, such as icons of connections (network connections), application display frames. However, the Calculate spreadsheet tool (the new name for Calculator) and Sound Recorder recording continue to "disappear " from the desktop and Start menu.
SkyDrive " cloud " integrates deeper and deeper into Windows Blue, becoming a backup storage channel for Windows users, automatically backing up "cloudy" images and videos .
The set-up tools have been re-designed for a more convenient interface, displaying many functions in Control Panel, including settings for the "SkyDrive" cloud storage service - (Photo: PCWorld)
Windows Blue brings many new applications, for example, Alarm notification application, Movie Moments movie making application to replace Windows Movie Maker. Comes with Internet Explorer 11 web browser and supports Adobe Flash.
Windows Blue's leaked information and images show that Microsoft continues to improve the more modern interface similar to the user-friendly interface of mobile platforms. The Modern UI (Metro) interface of Windows 8 is a powerful highlight but also a barrier for users to access this new platform. According to IDC, sales of Windows 8 personal computer market are still " sluggish " in the first quarter of 2013.
Installation video and experience "leaked" Windows Build 9364 installation - (Source: YouTube)
Screen lock screen (Lock screen) of WindowsBlue - (Photo: BetaNews)
The new Calculate is very professional, supports adding calculation tables in three groups: Standard (standard) with common calculations, Scientific supports more complex calculations and Converter is responsible for converting measurement systems. - (Photo: BetaNews)
Alarm application, alert according to settings - (Photo: BetaNews)
WindowsBlue installation interface - (Photo: BetaNews)
Live titles on the Modern UI interface (metro) will be able to be customized to display sizes - (Photo: BetaNews)