Microsoft’s newest operating system, Windows 8 has been in development since back in 2009 and was first officially unveiled at CES 2011. Since then we have seen three variants (Developer Preview, Consumer Preview, Release Preview) of the operating system before it finally reached its Release to Manufacturing (RTM) phase.
Windows 8 brings several new features and improvements to the operating system. Along with greatly improving the overall performance, Microsoft has brought several new features including the Windows Store for apps, Internet Explorer 10, Cloud integration with SkyDrive, Improved Windows Explorer, new task manager, Easy Backups / Restore / Refresh and Xbox integration.
If you Subscribe to Microsoft’s TechNet and MSDN can download Windows 8 RTM right now using the following links. Once you have downloaded and installed the Windows 8 RTM, be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.
The public will have to wait until October 26th to get their hands on the final version of Windows 8, When Windows 8 is released on October 26th, you will be able to upgrade it for $39.99. If you prefer to own a packaged DVD you can pre order Windows 8 right now for $69.99.
Even if you cant wait to purchase a laptop and buy one today, the Windows 8 upgrade will be available to you for as low as $14.99. You can learn about the different version of Windows 8 here to see which version will best suite you.