Had Microsoft actually released Windows 9, a great deal of applications would actually fail due to archaic version testing routines.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, says that Windows 9 will merge Windows Phone, RT, Xbox, and full versions into one operating system (OS) for all devices.
The much-anticipated follow up to Windows 8, dubbed Windows 9, is being readied for a release date in Q2 or Q3, 2015 according to fresh reports.