Windows 8 Is Already a Best Seller on Amazon

[samit]

Steve Ballmer is probably smiling right now, as Windows 8 has officially became the number one product in the “Software” category on Amazon.

This means that Microsoft’s upcoming operating system is now a best seller, even though its official unveiling only takes place next week.

Microsoft announced pricing and started the preorder program for Windows 8 last week, but the interest in Windows 8 appears to be higher than ever. The first units will be shipped after the October 26 debut, but several retailers across the United States are already selling boxed copies of the OS.

Windows 8 is dramatically changed from the previous versions, but Microsoft emphasizes that it still has the power to attract millions of buyers before year end.

Source: http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-8-Is-Already-a-Best-Seller-on-Amazon-299576.shtml

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[ZeroDay]

I wonder how this compares to windows 7 at the same stage of release.

 

[McLovin]

I wonder how this compares to windows 7 at the same stage of release.

Only reason I think that Windows 8 is the highest is because it's more meant for tablet and this being the first time (I think) that Windows has come to tablet, everyone wants to try it.

 

[kuttus]

Windows 8 is a totally new version of Windows, it includes a new-style interface for use with computers and touchscreens. No matter that's on a touchscreen laptop, all-in-one PC or tablet.

8 key differences that Windows 8 brings are

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  1.Windows 8 touch
  2. Windows 8 Start screen
  3. Windows 8 charms
  4. Better multiple monitor support
  5. Windows 8 Search and Social
  6. Windows 8 ARM support
  7. Windows Store
  8. Windows 8 cloud integration

Microsoft the familiar Start menu is a Start screen which features the same kind of live tiles and data as Windows Phone's home screen...

I think this one going to be a big hit for Microsoft...

Any way I like it's Start screen... Over all good to see...

 

[samit]

I wonder how this compares to windows 7 at the same stage of release.

Only reason I think that Windows 8 is the highest is because it's more meant for tablet and this being the first time (I think) that Windows has come to tablet, everyone wants to try it.

nope windows xp was first to come in tablet

 

[Nige_40]

I wonder how this compares to windows 7 at the same stage of release.

Only reason I think that Windows 8 is the highest is because it's more meant for tablet and this being the first time (I think) that Windows has come to tablet, everyone wants to try it.

nope windows xp was first to come in tablet

One thing I like about Windows 8 for the desktop PC is I.E.10 with it's:

Enhanced Protected Mode The url of it below
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/2012/03/14/enhanced-protected-mode.aspx

Understanding Enhanced Protected Mode
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ieinternals...rk-security-addons-cookies-metro-desktop.aspx

One other thing IE10 on Windows 7 available in November
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ie/archive/2012/10/17/ie10-on-windows-7-available-in-november.aspx

I have set the Enhanced Protected Mode on I.E.10 on Win 8 under VM and it works good.

So I just thought I let you guys know

Best wishes

Nigel