Windows 8 Release Date Announced

Windows 8 is now being released to manufacturers, so that new equipment with the latest version can be built.

Microsoft announced that it will be made available to the public on October 26.

Developers are now accepting paid apps, for the switch between versions.

The new version was designed from the start to be touch screen based, whether you have a desktop, laptop, or tablet.

It will still work if you don't have a touch screen, but the layout is optimized for that form of use.

Because of this it will look like no Windows version ever has before.