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Windows Blue Is Officially Windows 8.1, Free For Existing Users

Posted by Soulskill on from the getting-rid-of-the-blues dept.

Several readers sent word that Microsoft has officially dubbed the upcoming revision to its flagship operating system "Windows 8.1," retiring the code-name "Windows Blue." They also said the update would be freely available to anybody with Windows 8. It will be available through the Windows Store. "Reller declined to provide an exact release date for Windows 8.1, but said that Microsoft is 'very sensitive to the timing of the holidays.' Ideally, Microsoft will be able to provide devices with Windows 8.1 pre-loaded in time for the holiday 2013 season, Reller said, but those who purchase a Windows 8 device later this year will be able to easily upgrade to 8.1."

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  1. So are they really fixing it this time? by bobbied · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Running Windows 8 at home has been an exercise in asking "How did that get though testing?" questions.

    I have observed a number of bugs in the current Windows 8 that cause me to seriously doubt Microsoft's Quality control processes. My running favorite issue is how the Parental controls are exceptionally easy to bypass (just a mouse click at the right time and my son has unlimited time despite how the system is configured.. ) Come on Microsoft... Windows 8 was mostly a GUI adjustment to that metro aka touch screen interface... No real kernel changes from Windows 7.. You need to test a bit better kids.

    Windows 8 was not properly tested prior to release, I'm guessing because they rushed it to market. Hopefully 8.1 won't be as rushed and they will actually TEST some of this stuff a bit better this time.

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    "File to fit, pound to insert, paint to match" - Aircraft Maintenance 101
  2. Re:Wow... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Showing something is better...

    When I showed someone how to do it with win 8 they looked at me and said "how do I know I should do that?!"

    They seemed to have forgot one of their early lessons with the 'start' button.

    http://www.irintech.com/x1/co/3586/1347415399000