It's not really a surprise that Microsoft is already at work on the generation of Windows which we will call Windows 9, for now. In a recent change for Microsoft, they have begun using code names that eventually turn into the product that hits retail. For example, the code-name of Windows 7, was Windows 7, same with Windows 8 and as you would expect, the codename for Windows 9 is, you guessed it, Windows 9. Of course, Microsoft will likely refer to the next generation of Windows as Windows.next or Windows vNext too.

MsftKitchen did a bit of digging around Windows 9 and already found the moniker listed on several Microsoft employees profiles and other locations around the web. While we had little doubt that Windows 9 was already in the planning/development stages, Microsoft employees are wasting no time and are wearing Windows 9 as a badge of honor.



What would a good rumor be without conflicting information? Even though Microsoft employees may be referring to the next generation of Windows as Windows 9 or Windows vNext, Win8China is also reporting that development work has kicked off as well. But, this source is saying that Windows 9 is being called Windows Blue, or will have a sub-component by the code-name Windows Blue (translation confusion). Further, the Windows Blue moniker is said to be a new base for the Windows platform too. At this time, it is far to early to speculate if Blue will be the foundation for the next generation of Windows; Win8China expects the first build of the next gen platform to arrive in the near future.

Windows vNext We don't know what it will be called, yet. Right now we are in Post-RTM stages. UX started in may.

The codename is Windows Blue (Screen of Death)

Sorry, I had to do it .

Windows 9 development probably began months ago. Microsoft has traditionally always begun work on their next operating system before the development of the upcoming one is even close to completed.

No one says Windows vNext. Microsoft themselves refer to it as 9, not as an official name, but rather a codename.

I know that but I was saying that it shouldn't be referred to something that is a rumour.

its windows blue!!!!
http://www.zdnet.com/windows-next-just- ... 000002535/
cant wait.

The codename is Windows Blue AFAIK.

No one says Windows vNext. Microsoft themselves refer to it as 9, not as an official name, but rather a codename.

I think by vNext he means 9, as in Windows 9... or 8.5, as in Windows 8.5... Not sure what he means by Post-RTM though, doesn't make any sense.

It's not a rumor, Microsoft's even calling it "Windows 9" in their internal documents.
http://msftkitchen.com/2012/08/windows- ... ndows.html

Out of curiosity, were any of those post-RTM builds of Windows 7 actually leaked? What about Windows Vista?