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Windows 8 Release Date: October 26th

Posted by Soulskill on from the just-in-time-for-halloween dept.

Several readers sent word that Microsoft has selected a release date for Windows 8: October 26th. Steven Sinofsky made the announcement today at the company's annual sales meeting. The new version of the operating system will be sent to manufacturers next month, giving them plenty of time to prepare for general availability.

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  1. Any midnight openings announced? by dstyle5 · · Score: 5, Funny

    The lines would be huge!!!! Everyone I know who has tried 8, including myself, can't get enough of Metro and those amazing apps! I'm sure in the release version the apps won't blow, right?

    1. Re:Any midnight openings announced? by Rhacman · · Score: 5, Funny

      I know right?!?! I feel so much more productive using applications that are full-screen only and use highly visible 48 point fonts! Plus, the extra large tile interface allows me to select which program I want to run by slamming my forehead into my touchscreen!

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  2. Re:YASIR by X0563511 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Fuck Metro, and fuck Windows 8.

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  3. Re:Ubuntu 12.10 by Kjella · · Score: 3, Funny

    Just in time for Ubuntu 12.10, eh?

    Yeah... Metro vs Unity, fight! And Apple is on their way to iOS X as well. I'll go get the popcorn while I watch from by traditional desktop.

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  4. Re:YASIR by cpu6502 · · Score: 2, Funny

    >>>MS is onto something...

    Can I have some? I'll just roll it in my ZigZag paper hear and light up.

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  5. Re:YASIR by Anomalyst · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'll just roll it in my ZigZag paper hear and light up.

    What exactly would you hear? do you anticipate auditory hallucinations after inhaling?

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  6. Re:There'll be waiting lines... by dkleinsc · · Score: 4, Funny

    You're forgetting one important fact though: OCT 26 = DEC 22

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