As you might have heard by now, Microsoft has started sending out invites to an event on the 30th of September. It has been largely speculated that the event could be the announcement and possible release of the Windows 9 technical preview. However if you were hoping that would be the case, you might be disappointed. According to the folks at WinBeta, they claim to have heard from their sources that the Windows Technical Preview might not be released on that day. Instead it is expected to be released several days later in the month of October. Instead the event will be more of an announcement and will probably just give the press a first look at what to expect.
Contrary to popular belief, Microsoft will not be releasing a public Technical Preview at its September 30th event. According to my sources, Microsoft will allow the press first dibs on the new bits (or at least give them a very detailed look), and then release to the public a few days later for testing. The September 30th event is designed to explain what’s coming in Windows for Enterprises, and generally has nothing to do with consumers. The build that will be issued to the public in October will definitely be buggy, Microsoft has attempted to clean up any game-changing bugs, but little ones will still remain present until later in the preview. There is no embargo for information released on September 30th, journalists invited to the press event will be allowed to live blog everything, and Microsoft will write up their own article detailing the preview and what’s new. They’ll also talk lots about the Windows Insider Program, something spotted in recent leaked videos and screenshots. For those who wish to use the Windows Technical Preview, you will be required to join this new Insider Program and sign an agreement saying you allow Microsoft to update your build when it needs to be updated. The Windows Technical Preview is a dynamic test, meaning Microsoft will continue to update it with new builds constantly, adding and removing features, as well as fixing (and creating new) bugs.
