Windows 8: Microsoft Recruits Developers for New OS

Thus far, Windows 7 is getting some fantastic reviews. However, that doesn't mean Microsoft will be resting on their laurels, and it appears the company is already readying for Windows 8.  How do we know that? There's evidence in a secret job posting unveiled for the recruitment of Windows 8 developers.

Neowin.net discovered the odd posting in reference to the "next newest" Microsoft operating system. The listing, which has since been removed from the original recruitment site, revealed that the company was seeking qualified personnel for the planning and preparation of the Windows Update Client for Windows 8.

The original description reads, "We just finished up work on Windows 7, and are pushing forth on Windows 8 planning and preparation. There are opportunities to work on a number of hard problems, including third-party application updating, updating virtual machines while they're turned off and delivering full applications, among others." (Source: tomshardware.com)

Highly Qualified Recruits

Microsoft has asked for highly qualified recruits to fulfill these positions. More specifically, the job requires at least five years of working within the industry and a B.S. or greater in Computer Science or a related technical field.

At this time it remains unclear whether or not the position was removed because it has been filled or because Microsoft feared it was deflecting too much attention away from Win7 with the post.

News of Win8 should not come as a complete shock to those who have been keeping up with the articles here on Infopackets.com. A while back, I had reported on a proposed "new newest" operating system assumed to be called Win8.

Win8 = 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 next Windows offering, 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. (Source: pcadvisor.co.uk)

It will be interesting to see if any more job advertisements for Windows 8 appear in the coming days.