Windows 8 is set for 2012

Steve Ballmer, Chief Executive Officer at Microsoft, for the first time officially mentioned the name of the upcoming Windows 8 OS in his speech to software makers at Microsoft Developer Forum held in Tokio. Windows 8 launch should take place three years after presentation of Windows 7 (2009), that is, new OS will see the light in 2012.

New OS will feature updated user interface, while ARM support should give Microsoft a chance to strengthen its position on tablet market.