More Information On Windows 9 Leaked, May Include A New Feature To Backup And Restore System Image From Cloud

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

As we near the launch of Windows 8 Technical Preview, more details about it is getting leaked online everyday. Today, wzor posted few information on Twitter regarding Windows 9. Find the summary below,

Metro UI won’t be enabled by default in Enterprise and Server versions.
Special build of Windows 9 Enterprise Technical Preview is compiled already, OEM test builds of Windows 9 Pro won’t be available for public.
Test build of Windows 9 RT for ARM processors is compiled too, but it can be tested only on Surface 3.
Microsoft is planning to attract more users to Windows 9 by offering great deals for Windows 7 users.
Those who bought Windows 8 Retail versions or bought a machine with it, will receive special offer, worth about 20$.
Windows 9 will support 3D on UHD TV.
New feature: backup and restore system image from cloud.
Microsoft is developing ability to virtualize backups of physical systems in the cloud.
“Cloud hypervisor” – it’s a reality.

I’m more interested in knowing about the last three bullet points above. We have seen many patents related to cloud based virtualization solutions for desktops from Microsoft in the past.

Source: mydigitalforums