Win 8 users will get win 8.1 {blue} free

[brassoo]

-Blue will be free upgrade for W8 license owners
-It will be available through Windows Store
-Public Preview will be available 26.6.2013 on the BUILD conference.

-Boot to desktop will be supported
-There will be no start button or Aero transparency (IMHO: very good decision)
-Technet ISOs will be updated for Blue RTM build when it will be available

http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/b...ng-better.aspx

[S_IV]

in 98 classic theme was a "classic", in XP luna was new and fresh, in Vista aero was just outstanding and "modern" (oh some people and Microsoft think that the Start screen of Win8 is modern. yeah big plain boxes, tiles and a 256 color background?!). I don't want aero back again but please Microsoft take a look at deviantart or any other, please.

[mmicrosysm]

Front Page News >> http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=378279

[sykozis]

Originally Posted by brassoo

-Blue will be free upgrade for W8 license owners
-It will be available through Windows Store
-Public Preview will be available 26.6.2013 on the BUILD conference.

-Boot to desktop will be supported
-There will be no start button or Aero transparency (IMHO: very good decision)
-Technet ISOs will be updated for Blue RTM build when it will be available

http://blogs.windows.com/windows/b/b...ng-better.aspx

MS has already said the start button is returning....but no mention of the traditional start menu.

[pimp_gimp]

Originally Posted by sykozis

MS has already said the start button is returning....but no mention of the traditional start menu.

I think what he's quoting is in relation to the preview build, as I think MS said they weren't going to add the button back in until closer to final release.

[sykozis]

Originally Posted by pimp_gimp

I think what he's quoting is in relation to the preview build, as I think MS said they weren't going to add the button back in until closer to final release.

He neither implies or states such. The thread title does not give such impression either.