Microsoft releases Windows 8.1 to computer makers
Posted on: 28/Aug/2013 6:41:56 PM
Microsoft have released the latest version of its operating system, Windows 8.1, to computer makers, moving a step closer to the final release of the software.
For consumers, Windows 8.1 will be available on October 18, Microsoft said on its blog.
"We put the finishing touches on Windows 8.1 to ensure a quality experience at general availability on October 18. This is the date when Windows 8.1 will be broadly available for commercial customers with or without volume licensing agreements, our broad partner ecosystem, subscribers to MSDN and TechNet, as well as consumers," the company said.
Microsoft said that the latest update will improve everything from performance and Internet Explorer 11 to applications and cloud connectivity.
