Windows 8 will be available by the end of October

[samit]

For the first time, we provided details on Windows 8 availability. Tami confirmed that Windows 8 is on track to Release to Manufacturing (RTM) the first week of August. For enterprise customers with Software Assurance benefits, they will have full access to Windows 8 bits as early as August. Additionally, she noted that RTM is when we’ll be turning on the commerce platform so that developers can start earning money for their apps – we'll have more to share on the Windows Store for developers blog soon. Of course, right now with the Windows 8 Release Preview, all apps are still free for people to try.

Tami went on to say that Windows 8 will reach general availability by the end of October! This means that new Windows 8 and Windows RT PCs will be available to buy and upgrades will be available starting in October. She also mentioned that that Windows 8 will be available in 109 languages across 231 markets worldwide.

Source: http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/...s-milestones-shared-with-partners-at-wpc.aspx

 

[McLovin]

This is great thing to hear I guess. I still will be waiting till it comes down or I can get it through TAFE.

 

[Ink]

According to the latest rumor from the Microsof’s insiders, Paul Thurrot and Mary Jo Foley, the software giant might be ditching the retail version of the Windows 8 and instead, offer two packages only:

- Windows Upgrade DVD ($39.99)
- Windows 8 System Builder Kit (OEM)

Insideris Source

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Looks like the prices are declining.

 

[McLovin]

It's a good thing that they are declining gives the people that want it able to get it.