Microsoft is having a rough end to the week as its newest software, Windows 8, has leaked online, putting the finished version of its upcoming update in the hands of pirates.
The final touches have only just been put to Windows 8, with Microsoft confirming this week that the RTM (release to manufacturers) version was ready, meaning other companies could start using the finished software.
Now The Verge reports that an Enterprise version of Windows 8 has leaked online, far ahead of the software's official 26 October release date. It's an 'N' edition apparently, which means it doesn't come bundled with Windows Media Player.
I wouldn't recommend seeking out the leaked version mind, as putting a dodgy operating system on your computer can have unfortunate consequences. While piracy is more or less inevitable with a software release this massive, I think the low upgrade cost of $40 (which equates to about £25 in British coin, though there's no official UK pricing yet), could put many Internet denizens off illegally downloading the patchwork platform.
Meanwhile, Microsoft is hurrying to ditch the 'Metro' name it's been giving to its swanky tile-based interface. First seen on Windows Phone and now all grown up on Windows 8, The Verge reckons an internal memo points to an imminent renaming for Metro.
That's apparently in the wake of 'discussions with an important European partner', and will see Microsoft rushing to find a replacement term by the end of this week. Until then, it's said to be called 'Windows 8 style UI', which I think actually does the job rather well.
Any suggestions? How about Rainbow Squares? Squares Wally? Tile Town? Save Me From the Terminator, Tile Reese? Pop your own (much better) suggestions in the comments or on our Facebook wall.
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pyub 3 August, 2012 13:09
they should call it the Pane style Ui, as in Window Panes.....
jayce35 3 August, 2012 13:26
they should just a standard desktop edition instead of metro on everything its a waste of screen I rather a look a some pics of Gemma atkinson . a lot of people don't like win 8 so it's not going going to a hit win 7 that's why win 8 will be so cheap .every person I know went straight back to win 7 straight away likei did .
Ruffus Stone 3 August, 2012 15:38
Windows "Pain" would be more appropriate. :)
More seriously, Sliding Windows ?
jayce35 3 August, 2012 16:00
new name would now we f#*cked up and rename win 7 before we f#*cked up
damien2501 3 August, 2012 17:46
I am entitled to a cheap upgrade as I bought my laptop a few weeks ago. Might stick with windows 7 TBH. Unless ur using a touchscreen what's the point. As for the name how about windows poo. I'm mature :D
anonymous 3 August, 2012 22:55
They should call it Microsoft UI. Quick and simple
alfstar 3 August, 2012 23:12
I agree, anon.
anonymous 4 August, 2012 09:03
All the nay sayers still banging on about the new UI. Change is good. How about "Windows Kitten Pudding" to see if Google and Apple sue them....
anonymous 4 August, 2012 17:05
I have found the windows 8 rtm which is spread across torrent websites, the vesion that downloaded and install is "windows 8 RTM x64 ENTERPRISE - NON BOOT" and it seems to be working fine except for program compatability.
antonravioli 5 August, 2012 09:55
Why does the new interface need a specific name? Look at the stupid names Apple, Google and Ubuntu choose to apply to their operating systems. It makes them look like childish idiots and leaves them open to well justified ridicule.
Dare to be different Microsoft, just leave it at Windows 8.
anonymous 6 August, 2012 03:52
Why don't they call it Microsoft windows. Because they It would be Windows 8 windows, which would then mean a window ate another window, which would then mean windows have mouths, which would make that window a cannibal, which would then lead to the arrest of windows, which would then actually be a valid technology court case.
Which in turn proves that aliens exist... Que X-Files theme tune.
nayyarsheikh 6 August, 2012 10:50
why dont they call is Windows "Air" as its all over the place every where in the air
anonymous 6 August, 2012 18:18
"Views" would work "window view". What you see out of your window view, the tile thingys are gadgets which are indeed a kind of view a steam line version of any fully blown app that you normally find on the desktop, which is hopefully in front of a window with a nice view!!!
Ta daaa...
anonymous 7 August, 2012 09:54
I like plane ol' "Windows 8". Why complicate it?
anonymous 11 September, 2012 13:57
I think they should drop the Windows and move to Doors.
So it would be natural to have this "Lockers"-interface for your Doors phone and pc.
Doors would still have some support for Windows, naturally, as both
would be part of the same house (Microsoft).