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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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