so here is the latest gossip related by the Register, Windows 8 out in July 2011 
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/01/28/windows_8_roadmap_maybe/
note that the article isn’t lying, and presents the facts as purely hypothetical, The Register isn’t the Inquirer 
Thanks so much Logos for the scoop, or not. Ah…Windows 8, indeed! Can hardly wait to get my hands on the system and tinker, of which I’m sure I will, at some point in time, or another.
you’re welcome …other rumors stated Win8 would be the last Windows, next step would be a modular OS… 8)