We will see 128-bit compatibility with Windows 9, while it appears that whether we will see it in Windows 8 or not is still uncertain. Coincidentally, many do believe that Windows 7 will be Microsoft’s last 32-bit OS. So could this mean we will see Windows 8 come in 64-bit and 128-bit flavors?
Microsoft says “Customers today see application compatibility issues, they see DLL hell, they see an inability to manage efficiently, they see high costs associated with maintenance and upgrades, they see a relatively short lifespan…..This cannot continue. Customers are increasingly refusing to let this continue.”
Microsoft has decided to change that by deploying a VHD (Virtual Hard Drive) in which user apps and data will be "treated as cached entities and synchronized with an appstore and 'user state store”. This approach does have its advantages; it will allow Microsoft to solve various compatibility issues, fight malware and viruses and even protect the user from data loss.
This new virtualization technology is based on Microsoft’s pre-existing virtualization portfolio called Virtual desktop infrastructure or VDI. It will also make use of application virtualization (App-V, MED-V, Remote Apps, Terminal Server); OS virtualization (Remote Desktop, Terminal Services, VDI); data virtualization (folder redirection and synch); hardware virtualization (Hyper-V); and various System Center management offerings.
With an expected launch window of 2012, Microsoft will no doubt have betas for the OS; they should be expected somewhere in 2011. Many experts believe the Microsoft will partially back off fully virtualizing all its commercial Windows 8 offerings.So if you want a taste of Windows 8, keep an eye out for the beta and as always we will keep you updated as the more news comes in.
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