Windows 8.1 Rolls Out Today

The newest iteration of Windows has begun rolling out, and is winning positive reviews. (Here's an in-depth review from Ars, and a more concise one from Wired — both give 8.1 a thumbs-up). Kelerei wrote with the above-linked TechDirt article on the release, noting that it is a staged rollout rather than global. Starting this morning, though, 8.1 is available to some customers. Kelerei writes: "The upgrade is optional (and free) for existing Windows 8 users, though if one looks at the changes, it's hard to imagine why those already on it wouldn't upgrade." Also at Slash BI.

You'll pry Windows 95 from my cold dead hands!

[Anonymous Coward]

I'll never upgrade, never!

"Hurray!" said no one.

[TWiTfan]

[crickets chirping]

Re:You'll pry Windows 95 from my cold dead hands!

[Anonymous Coward]

You'll pry Windows 95 from my cold dead hands!

Cool. I'll be right over.

Re:You'll pry Windows 95 from my cold dead hands!

[Anonymous Coward]

I read the first line as " The newest irritation from windows". wow

Re:no no no!

[wonkey_monkey]

Any review which doesn't declare 8.1 to be worse than 8.0 counts as a positive review. Don't you know anything about marketing?

Re:Meh

[X0563511]

Imagine this. [redhook.com] That is Windows 8. Now, imagine this. [webstockpro.com] That is Windows 8.1.

Sure, it's a pretty ball and all, but it's broken and changing the paint job isn't going to fix it.

Re:You'll pry Windows 95 from my cold dead hands!

[omnichad]

Personally I'd wait for Windows 8.11 for Workgroups.

For those not selected for the rollout

[Provocateur]

Here is the MAD Magazine fold-out version

Windows 8 |-------| .1 ---(fold until the two bars meet)

Result

Windows 3.1

Re:Meh

[MrNemesis]

Obligatory Penny Arcade.

http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2013/06/28 [penny-arcade.com]

Re:Meh

[ISoldat53]

I liked the comment in the ARS article asking "How do I remove the Start Button from windows 8.1."

Win 8.1 "Rolls Out"

[Jeremiah Cornelius]

Yeah. Like a fat, greasy turd...