Windows 9 Rumor Roundup: Everything We Think We Know

Most of the information about Windows 9 come from a series of leaks and rumors around what's known as "Project Threshold." It's pretty much a sure thing that this is the next version of Windows; the only question is whether it's called Windows 9 or something more whimsical. When the President of Microsoft France accidentally confirmed the impending Windows 9, Microsoft PR was quick to step in and clarify that whatever it is might not be called "Windows 9." More recently, a landing page snuck online for Windows TH, which would be a strange move away from naming conventions but hey, so was Vista.

Either way, we're going to call it Windows 9 from here on out because whether that's what its name is, that's what it is.

What's it like?

Surprise, surprise! Windows 9 is expected to be a stark reversal from Windows 8. Windows 8 updates have already blurred the lines between Modern-style apps and windowed applications, and there's another update on the horizon that will even bring back the Start Menu. Windows 9 is intended to further cleave the touch and desktop sides in twain. Or at least to give that appearance.