Windows 8 on the way out?

There  are reports (and also here) that Microsoft is already thinking of superseding Windows 8.  One of the quotes was, "Windows 8 is not getting a look-in from the corporate users and the consumers I've spoken to all say they are appalled by it."

I've previously set out my views about it (most recently here).

Frankly,  I wonder if everyone would be better served if desktop users stayed with Windows 7?   However, I suppose Microsoft need to keep changing things so as to sell more copies of the program.