Windows 8 will be transferred to beta test later this month

Microsoft's development process for Windows 8 has been tight-lipped, but unofficial sources show that Windows 8 is now in the Milestone 3 (M3) phase, including the latest leaked build version of Build 7989, and will soon enter the next The stage is over.

According to news from a number of Russian media, Microsoft will begin to move to the development of the Windows 8 Beta in the last two weeks of July (that is, 14-28), which means new operations. Further shaping of the system.

Microsoft will hold the new Global Partner Conference WPC 2011 in Los Angeles on August 10-14. Windows 8 will definitely become one of the protagonists, but don't expect Microsoft to disclose more new news. In particular, it is unlikely to share a preview or beta version of Windows 8 with attendees. After all, it’s just partners, not developers. Microsoft doesn’t need to provide them with code. It’s enough to show and promote how good Windows 8 is.

Unexpectedly, the compiled version number of the Windows 8 Beta will be the Build 8000 series, which is expected to make its first public appearance at the BUILD conference in mid-September.

According to previous rumors, Windows 8 will complete the RC candidate in early 2012 (possibly in January) and the official version of RTM in April.