Microsoft (MSFT) on Wednesday announced that Windows 8 is ready for primetime by shipping off the final Windows 8 code to its manufacturing partners for production. In an official company blog post, Microsoft communications manager Brandon LeBlanc wrote that the company’s original device manufacturer partners “can now begin preparing new Windows 8 PCs and devices they’ll introduce” starting on October 26th, when both Windows 8 and the Microsoft Surface tablet will become available. Microsoft has also set up a preview website for users who want to test out Windows 8 before upgrading later this year.
Microsoft: Windows 8 finalized, RTM version headed to manufacturers
Updated Dec 19th, 2018 8:31PM EST
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Brad Reed has written about technology for over eight years at BGR.com and Network World. Prior to that, he wrote freelance stories for political publications such as AlterNet and the American Prospect. He has a Master's Degree in Business and Economics Journalism from Boston University.
