A road map timeline slide shown by Microsoft at the 2009 Professional Developers Conference shows that a product code named "Windows 8" is scheduled to be released sometime around 2012. Development and other aspects of Windows 8 have not been detailed in public, although job listings have mentioned improved functionality for file access in branch offices.
A recently-departed Microsoft employee's blog has revealed a rough version of Microsoft's roadmap for key software, including Windows 8. According to the information, Microsoft aims for Windows 8 support to start on July 1, 2011. Support for Windows Server 2012 starts on July 2, 2012.
A Microsoft KB article confirmed that Windows 8 is the next version of Windows. The article has now been changed to remove references to Windows 8.
A recently leaked document from Microsoft seems to indicate that Windows 8 might feature a faster startup, an App Store, integrated web applications, improved digital media support (including AVC HD and 3D video), faster resumes from low-powerPublish Post states, and USB 3.0 and Bluetooth 3.0 support. Windows 8 is likely to include facial recognition because of the increase of webcams that are integrated into computers.
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