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Windows 8 To Be Released In October 2012

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the save-the-date dept.

dkd903 writes "Microsoft has been very secretive about the next version of its Windows operating system. After the success of Windows 7, everyone is very interested in the next iteration – Windows 8. A few leaks have been the only source of news about Windows 8 till now. However, a slip up from Microsoft Netherlands has put the release date in October 2012."

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  1. Re:Let me be the first to say to Microsoft... by brunes69 · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Why fix what is not broken?

    I have two PCs at home that run Windows XP. Everything I use them for works flawlessly. They are totally stable and usually have an uptime measured in weeks. A large part of this is probably because I do must of my stuff in the cloud.

    Why should I pay $50,$100,$150 to upgrade to Windows 7? What is in it for me?

    Now substitute "me' with those other 61% of people. Why should someone upgrade if XP is doing everything they need?