Windows 8 Is Ready 558
New submitter drinkydoh writes "In an announcement today, Microsoft has finally said that Windows 8 is now complete. Microsoft has begun delivering RTM versions to manufacturers and the general availability of the tablets and computers using Windows 8 will be on October 26th. 'Microsoft's final milestone concludes almost two years of development for its new Metro-inspired Windows 8 software and marks the beginning of the release phase. Microsoft says MSDN and TechNet customers will be able to download it from August 15th. Windows Store will go live on August 15th. Developers will be able to access the final tools and submission process for Metro style apps at the Windows Dev Center later this month.'"
This can only mean one thing (Score:5, Funny)
Lotus wont run!
Nor much of anything else for that matter.
Brace yourselves (Score:5, Funny)
Everyone on slashdot is about to become a UI expert.
Re:Let the bitching begin.... (Score:5, Funny)
PC era gone? but wait... Steam is coming to Linux! We're saved!
Re:Brace yourselves (Score:5, Funny)
After using windows 8 for an hour you'll at least know what not to do.
They are ready to hit... (Score:5, Funny)
MS is ready to hit START BUTTON with Win8 production.
I can't not wait. (Score:4, Funny)
I guess it's time to upgrade from Me... is that even possible? I like Me. I feel like a failure.
Re:Brace yourselves (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Windows 8 seems like a solid product (Score:5, Funny)
at first i was like.. shill? but then i was like... douche?
so... (Score:4, Funny)
Re:I can't not wait. (Score:5, Funny)
Yeah I like you... Is that bad?
Wait, what? (Score:4, Funny)
They've released Windows 8 Service Pack 2 already?
Re:TERRIBLE! (Score:0, Funny)
lolololol, you are pretty stupid.
The installer didn't force you to do anything. You created a Microsoft web account instead of using a standard windows account. You can do both on install, learn to read.
the desktop control panel is right where it always was, press start, type control, you'll see it.
restart is on the charms bar.
Windows 8 has a lot of warts, but if you are this stupid, you probably should stop using computers instead, maybe buy an ipad, or maybe a rattle.
Re:Brace yourselves (Score:5, Funny)
thats because you are viewing it in 2d only... its optimized for immersive 3d display technology on a 80 inch screen. just put on your 3d glasses and it will all make sense.
Re:Windows 8 seems like a solid product (Score:1, Funny)
Ok...
I also like Windows 8 too. I am not sure why this is at -1. I guess moderators are Rabid Windows Haters today.
U#: 103300 Been here a while. Shouldn't you be a rabid Linux/FOSS/GNU/GPL and hate everything MS an sorta like Apple?
You went to the Darkside!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Steve Balmer: "jellomizer, I AM you father!"
Re:Brace yourselves (Score:3, Funny)
I'll have you know sir that not only do I have 40 years of UI experience but also AOEs as well. So I'm more then qualified to talk about vowels. Now consonants on the other hand I'm always QQ'n about.
Re:Windows 8 seems like a solid product (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Brace yourselves (Score:5, Funny)
How? There's no Start button. 20 years of memory mapping, down the toilet.
Re:Brace yourselves (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Brace yourselves (Score:2, Funny)
I'm more then qualified to talk about vowels.
Was I just whooshed...or was that unintentional?
Re:Killing the Start Button... (Score:4, Funny)
Nice try liar. Slashdot dates from 1997.
Re:MS is out of touch unless it's with chairs (Score:4, Funny)
Well, they could have named it "Fabulous." But maybe that would have been too much? I'll just roll along with the puns here.