Microsoft details its Windows 8 upgrade plans – 328 days old

[Alakazam]

"Summary: Microsoft is getting closer to the Windows 8 finish line, and is finalizing details like its upgrade paths from older Windows releases to the coming version.

Microsoft has shared with select partners some specifics about what those upgrading to Windows 8 can expect when moving from Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

Users will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 (the name of the entry-level consumer version of the operating system) from Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic and Windows 7 Home Premium while maintaining their existing Windows settings, personal files and applications."

Plenty more to read over at ZDNet

[floppybootstomp]

Such is the popularity of the forthcoming Windows 8 operating system that Microsoft CEO Steven Ballmer has promised to give away vouchers with all purchases that pledge a personal blow job from him in the voucher owner's home at a time and date of their choosing. For all male Win 8 purchasers who may feel a little disquieted at accepting a blow job from a man, Steven has offered to wear a blonde curly wig, lipstick and eye shadow. Should be ok then.

[Dark Angel]

Windows 8 - like getting a blow job from a transvestite gorilla

[ZemaTalon]

I can't imagine what kind of people would "upgrade" from Win7 to Win8, knowing what they're getting. I suppose the type who'd gladly accept a blow job from Mr Ballmer as a transvestite gorilla