Aug 02
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Windows 8 Operating System Is Released To Manufacturers
Overhauled Software On Track For Autumn Release
By Gary Krakow
Windows 8 is officially on its way.
Microsoft has announced that they've sent the RTM version of their next PC operating system to OEM computer makers worldwide.
RTM stand for “Release To Manufacturing”. That means they've finalized the code along with the features going into each and every version of W8 and it's overhauled interface called Metro. It's a huge milestone for any operating system software/
Windows 8 will officially be released to the buying public on October 26th.
Expect a similar relase date for Windows Phone 8 as well as new smartphones which can run on it.