Microsoft has announced extremely favorable prices for upgraders to Windows 8. Customers in
131 markets running Windows XP, Vista or 7 will be able to upgrade for only US$ 39.99 (approx
Rs 2,240) and add Media Center for free, which is just a third of what Windows 7 was offered
for when it launched. The price is applicable to digital downloads of the new operating system
which will launch on October 26 this year. Users of 32-bit Windows 8 installation and the
scheme will not apply to those installing afresh OS on a blank drive. The promotional price is
valid till January 31, 2013. Microsoft has also greatly reduced the number of separate versions
of Windows that will be available, with only standard and Pro versions available at retail.
There won’t be any separate Home Premium and Ultimate editions, but a new System Builder
package will serve the same purpose as cheaper OEM copies of earlier versions which circulated
unofficially.
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