Win8 to have 128-Bit Architecture, MS Post Says

With Windows 7 on the verge of public release, Microsoft is already in the initial planning stages for its replacement: Windows 8.

128-Bit Architecture

The rumor was acknowledged by Microsoft employee Robert Morgan, who confirmed that not only did his employer have a name for the "new" newest operating system, but that plans have begun for proposed features as well.

Among those ideas being bounced around for Win8 is a platform which is set to support a 128-bit architecture.

Morgan announced, via his LinkedIn profile that he has been part of several "research and development projects". Among these assignments is a 128-bit architecture compatible with the Windows 8 kernel. (Source: tech.yahoo.com) The plan is to have the 128-bit system also compatible with the Windows 9 project.

LinkedIn Information Removed

The fact that Morgan's profile has since gone "defunct" is a strong indication that he has said too much.

This isn't the first time that he has let slip the company's future plans. Morgan had previously used his LinkedIn profile to break the news that Microsoft was discussing future relationships with major corporate players like IBM, Intel, AMD and others in the lead up to the 128-bit support. This is an industry-changing figure, since 64-bit computing is only now going mainstream. (Source: arnnet.com.au)

Robert Morgan, who has been with the company since 2002, is expected to shed more light on what to expect with the next version of Windows, codenamed Chirdori.

Win8, Win9 Great News, But Too Soon

The news of Windows 8 and (by the looks of it) Windows 9 is great news for the general public, especially for stockholders looking for that added sense of security on their investment.

Still, the news could just as well be devastating. If people know of a forthcoming Win8 and Win9 prior to the release of Win7, they would be more inclined to hold off on the soon-to-be outdated version. What's worse is that Vista is not that old in the first place, so waiting a little extra while would be the most economical choice for some people.