I hope you’re ready for MORE A.I.
Yes, it seems that Microsoft won’t simply chill with Windows 11. Windows 12 is on the way, probably next year. And it’s going to be “modular”.
What does that mean? Well, it seems they’re returning to an idea a few years back. There was an attempt to make a Windows version titled Core OS. Core OS was a lightweight version of windows that would be the base for a modular version of the popular OS. The idea was that it could than be packaged with the right content for any given form factor; tablets, Desktop PC’s or laptop PC’s.
It naturally never worked out due to it being the year before 2020. But they’re coming back around to it; according to Zac Bowden of Windows Central, Windows 12 is in the works right now, codenamed Hudson Valley. And since many of the concepts of Core OS are in mind, the entire project is supposedly dubbed “CorePC”.
One of the ideas in play is that the OS will be divided into “states” that are each on their own partition of the hard drive. Supposedly, this makes updating just a single part of the OS at a time much easier, and may no longer require a reset for changes to take place. It also keeps the OS files a bit more secure, so Grandpa’s less likely to go in there and delete System32. It may also make “powerwashing” devices used for education a bit easier.
It also makes it easier to package Windows for lower-powered devices, like those used in education. Bowden cites internal sources that claim a version of Windows 12 for education devices that only runs Office, Edge, Android apps, and web apps, with the overall storage weight being reduced by 60%-75% compared to Windows 11 SE.
For legacy compatibility, it has a layer called “Neon” which should help with the changeover. Of course, tying in with that CorePC thing, there are rumors of a version devoid of all legacy features and optimized for upcoming chips from the major makers. There’s also supposedly an emphasis on AI-based features which is already being compared to Clippy.
That all said, this is still a fair ways off. while the plan is for Windows 12 to launch in 2024, it could be delayed at the slightest hiccup. And who knows how fast some of this could change then? In the meantime, you’ve got Windows 11.
Source: TechSpot
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