Microsoft will never put a hard release date on anything – just in case. But, they have now promised to have, at least, two release cycles per year. All products are now dependent on Windows, so you’ll have two massive product updates generally in the Spring and the Fall.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Crawford, Scott Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 12:11 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [NTSysADM] General Windows 8 question I know September/october seems to be the safe bet, but have you seen anything official regarding a release date? Sent from my Windows Phone _____ From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: 6/26/2013 9:42 PM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: [NTSysADM] General Windows 8 question Yes, Windows 8.1 is a free upgrade and will be available around October. For those already running Windows 8 when it releases, it will be available from the Windows app store. Sent from Microsoft Surface Pro From: Jon Harris Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 9:50 PM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> I have a client that is upgrading (replacing the drive so it will not be a real upgrade) his machine from Windows 7 Ultimate to Windows 8 Pro. I got a great deal on a full copy of Windows 8 Pro for him. The drive is about to be ordered. The question is from what I have been told at the Orlando Microsoft Store front those people running Windows 8 (RT, Pro, Phone) will be getting the new Windows 8.1 when it is released. I would like to confirm this and find out if this will come by way of a download using Windows Update or what? Anyone have any ideas? Thanks a lot!
