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Windows 8 Release-Oct. 26!<\/span><\/p>\n

We were told earlier this month that Microsoft had pinned down the launch of Microsoft Windows 8<\/a> to some time in late October. It was nice to finally get some confirmation about the release, but we still didn\u2019t have an exact date \u2013 now we do.<\/p>\n

Steven Sinofsky, President of the Windows Division at Microsoft, just announced during the company\u2019s annual sales meeting that Windows 8 would be shipping on October 26. On that date, you\u2019ll be able to upgrade to it, buy a physical copy in store or buy a new PC with the operating system on it. Microsoft\u2019s\u00a0Windows RT Surface tablet<\/a> is also expected to launch around that time with the Windows 8 Pro version coming sometime after.<\/p>\n

As most Windows users who are upgrading probably already have Microsoft Windows 7, you will want to take advantage of Microsoft\u2019s insane upgrade program. For only $40,\u00a0users with Windows XP or later can upgrade to Windows 8 through digital download. Those who want a physical copy can pick one up for $70. The special pricing will be available through January 31, 2013.<\/p>\n

Windows 8 is Microsoft\u2019s chance to prove that they still got it. Many people believe that this is their last chance before Apple gobbles them up and spits them out with Mac OS X and iOS. Microsoft Windows 8 is definitely something unique only to Microsoft as it\u2019s the first operating system to share the same core across all devices whereas Apple requires separate operating systems for mobile and desktop.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll find out on October 26 if Microsoft\u2019s bet on the future plays out. The Metro interface was designed for portable devices, which Apple already has a strong foothold in. The hype surrounding the recently announced Surface tablet could help catapult Windows 8 to the notoriety it needs to succeed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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