Windows 8 operating system is complete
On August 1, Microsoft announced the operating system being tested by the most in history has officially moved to Release to Manufacturing (RTM) phase, which has been completed for production.
This phase means that Microsoft partners in the industry are also starting to install the operating system and complete the product to be ready for the launch of Windows 8 globally on October 26.
RTM marks the end of the development process for Windows 8 based on feedback from customers and developers since the preview version (Preview) was released in September last year. Microsoft's new operating system is considered to bring fast, smooth and completely different experiences.
Windows 8 interface.
However, general users cannot download the Windows 8 RTM version to experience (refer to the list in the table below). Currently, they can only try Release Preview, downloaded at preview.windows.com.
Windows 8 will be officially released on October 26, the same day Tablet Surface is marketed. Computers running Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 are updated to version 8 via online download for only $ 40. If you choose to purchase the installation DVD, users will lose another 30 USD. New customers who bought Windows 7 licenses from early June 2012 onwards will enjoy the preferential upgrade price of only 15 USD.
Developers, IT professionals and partners approach the RTM code according to the following roadmap:
- August 15: Developers who are building new applications for Windows 8 will be downloading the final version of Windows 8 via MSDN registration and can access Windows Dev Center to receive the development version. Final of Visual Studio 2012.
- August 15: IT professionals testing Windows 8 at organizations can get the final version of Windows 8 through registration at TechNet.
- August 16: Customers using Software Assurance for Windows can download Windows 8 Enterprise version through the Volume License Service Center (VLSC), Allows customers to evaluate, test and start deploying Windows 8 Enterprise in the enterprise.
- August 16: Members of Microsoft partner network will have access to Windows 8.
- August 20: Microsoft Action Pack service providers (MAPS) have access to Windows 8.
- September 1: Customers who purchase Volume License without Software Assurance can buy Windows 8 through a Microsoft dealer.
Developers can access the Windows Dev Center to access the tools and resources needed to design, build and sell applications on the Windows Store.
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