Windows 8 getting 'late October' release
Windows 8: Microsoft's new Windows 8 operating system will be launched to consumers in 'late October'. – News article from Computer And Video Games.
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Microsoft: Windows 8 Shipping at the End of October
Microsoft has finally set a date — actually a couple of dates — for delivery of Microsoft Windows 8 to customers. The eagerly anticipated operating s.
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Windows 8 To RTM In August, Retail In October
As it currently stands Microsoft is on track to have Windows 8 reach Release To Manufacturing (RTM) in the first week of August. Retail availability will follow in turn in late October, in order to give Microsoft time to certify additional language …
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