Yesterday, (Oct 28, 2008) Microsoft unveiled details of two new operating systems. Currently the most commonly used Microsoft operating systems are Windows XP and Windows Vista. Although frequently criticized, often by those who have never used it, Vista is actually a very stable, rich environment in which to work. Particularly when used with up-to-date machines.
Nevertheless, Microsoft has decided to press ahead with successors for Vista. In late 2009, Windows 7 will be released. It wil be much like Vista. Around the same time, Microsoft will release Windows Azure, an operating system that lives on Microsoft servers and not on your computer. This is called "Cloud" computing. The "Cloud" being the internet. Basically this means that you won't need an operating system for programs: they will all live in the "Cloud."
Whether this works out or not, remains to be seen. However, many companies have already tried this, both with Microsoft and Google products.
"Cloud" computing is one of the most used technology buzz-words at present.
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