09 Aug 2024
In 2008, Microsoft began developing Midori, a cloud-based OS intended as a successor to Windows. Although discontinued in 2015, elements of Midori influenced Windows 11, which includes AI-driven tools and user-friendly enhancements. Windows 11's market share is growing as Windows 10 support ends.
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Microsoft's discontinued Midori project aimed to revolutionize cloud computing by decoupling software from hardware. Insights from Midori, which focused on a new software stack and security, likely influenced later projects like Azure and OneDrive. Windows remains Microsoft's primary OS focus.
Read more07 Aug 2024
Microsoft's shelved Midori OS project resurfaces in 2013 videos featuring Joe Duffy. Designed to run Windows apps without legacy code, Midori's innovations now influence Windows 11 for ARM. The project's cancellation reasons remain unclear, but its insights benefit current software initiatives.
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