Windows 8 Release Date Set For October 26: Microsoft

**Foxrac** · 07-18-2012, 06:13 PM

It's official: After months of speculation, Microsoft has set an official release date for Windows 8, its first update to the Windows operating system in almost three years.

After teasing that Windows 8 would be available toward the end of October, Windows President Steven Sinofsky officially announced that the next-generation of Windows will be released on October 26. That's when you'll be able to download it to your PC or purchase a new computer with Windows 8, according to a post on the official Windows Team Blog.

Microsoft had previously announced that an upgrade from Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 will cost $40 for a digital-only download.

For Microsoft, October 26th is set to be a big day: Windows 8 is one of the most ambitious overhauls of Windows in years, perhaps ever. It features two separate interfaces: the traditional desktop version, with a start bar and icons, as well as a radical new touch-friendly "Metro" interface with the large, fluid live tiles of the Windows Phone operating system. Many key apps, including Internet Explorer, have been redesigned to run only in Metro, while others, such as the recently unveiled Microsoft Office suite, will function as desktop apps.

It is unclear how the general public will react to this radical design change; early reviews have been mixed, which is not a good sign for a Windows user base that has been typically resistant to change. (It took until October 2011 for Windows 7, released in 2009, to surpass Windows XP, released in 2001, as the most used Windows OS). With Windows 8, Microsoft is certainly hoping to avoid another Vista-like revolt.

In the days before Halloween 2012, Microsoft will begin to learn whether it has a fan favorite or a dud in its new operating system. Too, the Microsoft Surface tablet should also be out around October 26th, as Microsoft execs had promised that its first foray into hardware would be out concurrently with the new operating system; we'll also start seeing how well that tablet can sell, up against Apple's market-leading iPad (and perhaps a new iPad Mini).

October 26th, in other words, is one of the biggest days in Microsoft history. Mark your calendars.

Windows 8 Release Date Set For October 26: Microsoft

Irish · 07-18-2012, 06:39 PM

Very interesting. I'll definitely have to try it out when it comes out.

JMH · 07-18-2012, 08:23 PM

Really, it has been 3 years since Windows 7 released? Wow, time went by fast! I wonder, will it be huge improve over Windows 7?

soutthpaw · 07-19-2012, 12:13 PM

I have told several friends to hold off on buying a new computer until windows 8 is released for 2 reasons. first its designed to work from a multitouch interface which will mean tons of new computers with multitouch screens being released. second all computers currently on the market without touch screen interfaces will nosedive in price. so if you are content running windows 7 or XP you will be able to pick up bargin basement pricing on current computers... There is probably going to be a huge number of sales in the next couple of months across the board as retailers try and clear out all their current stock before windows 8 is released.

rhr · 07-24-2012, 03:50 PM

Windows 8 is no longer "Start Menu" no more

**Foxrac** · 07-24-2012, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhr

Windows 8 is no longer "Start Menu" no more

You are wrong. Read my article carefully.

Quote:

For Microsoft, October 26th is set to be a big day: Windows 8 is one of the most ambitious overhauls of Windows in years, perhaps ever. It features two separate interfaces: the traditional desktop version, with a start bar and icons, as well as a radical new touch-friendly "Metro" interface with the large, fluid live tiles of the Windows Phone operating system. Many key apps, including Internet Explorer, have been redesigned to run only in Metro, while others, such as the recently unveiled Microsoft Office suite, will function as desktop apps.

Windows 8 will have option to keep traditional desktop if you want.

**Oddball** · 07-24-2012, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxrac

You are wrong. Read my article carefully.

Windows 8 will have option to keep traditional desktop if you want.

Call me old fashioned. I prefer to keep traditional desktop. I'd rather buy MacBook Pro laptop and/or iMac anyway.

**Foxrac** · 07-24-2012, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oddball

Call me old fashioned. I prefer to keep traditional desktop. I'd rather buy MacBook Pro laptop and/or iMac anyway.

me too, I prefer traditional desktop.

JMH · 07-24-2012, 05:40 PM

I will see what I feel like when it's out. I planned to buy Microsoft Surface (with full version Windows 8). I also planned to buy traditional desktop version for my gaming PCs.

orangeearths · 08-22-2012, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxrac

You are wrong. Read my article carefully.

Windows 8 will have option to keep traditional desktop if you want.

You are wrong! Windows 8 traditional desktop will not have start button but it will have metro button. When you click metro button (same position as start button on windows 7) , it will open metro screen.

**Foxrac** · 08-22-2012, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangeearths

You are wrong! Windows 8 traditional desktop will not have start button but it will have metro button. When you click metro button (same position as start button on windows 7) , it will open metro screen.

No, you are wrong.

Read my article above.

Quote:

It features two separate interfaces: the traditional desktop version, with a start bar and icons, as well as a radical new touch-friendly "Metro" interface with the large, fluid live tiles of the Windows Phone operating system.

Windows 8 will have traditional desktop with start bar and icons, just like Windows 7 style whatever users want.

**Jiro** · 08-22-2012, 11:17 PM

you are all wrong. windows suck.

**Foxrac** · 08-22-2012, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jiro

you are all wrong. windows suck.

Yike, Mac OS X is badass OS.

**Chevy57** · 08-23-2012, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oddball

Call me old fashioned. I prefer to keep traditional desktop. I'd rather buy MacBook Pro laptop and/or iMac anyway.

Yeah. I m too. I use my DELL desktop computer somedays. I always use my MacBook Pro. I love it. I m boring with PC. Ha! Ha!

***VamPyroX*** · 08-23-2012, 08:06 AM

I've been hearing a lot of bad reviews from those who have already tried out Windows 8. I wonder if it's worth it.

**Foxrac** · 08-23-2012, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

I've been hearing a lot of bad reviews from those who have already tried out Windows 8. I wonder if it's worth it.

Wow, it will be good news for Linux communities and if Windows 8 receive a lot of bad reviews so more people will hop in Linux or Mac OS X.

***VamPyroX*** · 08-23-2012, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxrac

Wow, it will be good news for Linux communities and if Windows 8 receive a lot of bad reviews so more people will hop in Linux or Mac OS X.

I've never had the time to actually work with every single Windows OS out there, but from what I've heard... it's a yo-yo effect.

Windows 95 was good. Windows Me wasn't. Windows XP was. Windows Vista wasn't. Windows 7 was. Next is Windows 8... could it suck?

**Smithtr** · 08-23-2012, 05:31 PM

I don't like stable on window 8 crappy

If suppose next to window 9 Release futures again waste of times money cost ! that is why! longest!

orangeearths · 08-24-2012, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

I've been hearing a lot of bad reviews from those who have already tried out Windows 8. I wonder if it's worth it.

In the fact, Windows 8 is not finished software. It is still in development.

orangeearths · 08-24-2012, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foxrac

No, you are wrong.

Read my article above.

Windows 8 will have traditional desktop with start bar and icons, just like Windows 7 style whatever users want.

Oh my bad. I thought you mean start menu. lol. It is sad to see start menu go away.

There are war between PC and MAC here.

**JClarke** · 08-24-2012, 11:34 PM

I can always put windows 8 in my mac

i have windows 7 in my mac right now and it is for university studies only. I am using my mac at the moment.

Moondancer · 08-24-2012, 11:39 PM

i turned around to mac from PC.... cuz pc gave me too much problems... RIP PC

soutthpaw · 08-24-2012, 11:43 PM

Well the kiddos broke the LCD on my laptop so will be in the market for a new one after windows 8 comes out. Should be a lot of multi touch laptops coming out to support windows 8. I removed the whole screen from my laptop and now its hooked into the TV that I got from sorenson last week. so now have VP and my PC on same screen

radioman · 08-25-2012, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soutthpaw

Well the kiddos broke the LCD on my laptop so will be in the market for a new one after windows 8 comes out. Should be a lot of multi touch laptops coming out to support windows 8. I removed the whole screen from my laptop and now its hooked into the TV that I got from sorenson last week. so now have VP and my PC on same screen

Have you looked on ebay for another panel? I worked on many laptops and replaced the panel and its easy as long you go slow the first time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VamPyroX

I've never had the time to actually work with every single Windows OS out there, but from what I've heard... it's a yo-yo effect.

Windows 95 was good. Windows Me wasn't. Windows XP was. Windows Vista wasn't. Windows 7 was. Next is Windows 8... could it suck?

good point. maybe its their marketing strategy?

**Foxrac** · 08-25-2012, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangeearths

Oh my bad. I thought you mean start menu. lol. It is sad to see start menu go away.

There are war between PC and MAC here.

I tried to double check but MS or article confused us.

I don't know if traditional version of Windows 8 will have start menu, or access to metro only but you can use mod to have start menu.

I don't know if customer preview use metro style or traditional desktop, when I used it so it was metro with desktop.

I have no plan to upgrade so gonna sticking with Windows 7.

rhr · 10-26-2012, 01:56 PM

Who got Windows 8?
Did you see Windows 8 have "start menu" or no longer?

let us know

shimo · 10-26-2012, 10:37 PM

I've used window 8 on a tablet and a laptop, both times in metro style, and I loved it.

It felt cumbersome to be back on my 7 laptop after spending a week using each.. hmm

***naisho*** · 10-27-2012, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhr

Who got Windows 8?
Did you see Windows 8 have "start menu" or no longer?

let us know

I have Windows 8. Start button is there but it is not the same as old windows.
Metro replaces the All Programs by adding tiles instead of the list.

If you want real start button like Windows 7, you can purchase Start8 or other start menu software. Start8 for Windows® 8 - Bringing back the Windows Start menu

GuySmoke420 · 10-27-2012, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by naisho

I have Windows 8. Start button is there but it is not the same as old windows.
Metro replaces the All Programs by adding tiles instead of the list.

If you want real start button like Windows 7, you can purchase Start8 or other start menu software. Start8 for Windows® 8 - Bringing back the Windows Start menu

sexy windows 8 pretty

**Chevy57** · 10-27-2012, 08:37 AM

Don't buy Microsoft Surface RT now because It s front-facing cam is nothing yet. MS sucks!!

Microsoft Surface Has No Front Camera - YouTube

Quote:

Went to the Microsoft Store this morning to see the Microsoft Surface, and it's really bad. But I can not get over it not having a front facing camera.

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