Windows 8 Released October 27, 2012

Yesterday, Microsoft released their latest operating system for the PC.  Windows 8 promises to bring a whole new interface and widen all the capabilities of what a PC can do, like make full use of touch and gesture based systems.  Microsoft SmartGlass, which enhances the capabilities of the Xbox 360 and allows for second-screen possibilities while using SmartGlass compliant games and apps, is included with Windows 8.  SmartGlass is supposedly also out for Android phones, but has not yet been released for iOS devices yet, although that is expected to be coming soon.

Microsoft promises that if a computer is capable of running Vista or 7, it should be Windows 8 compatible.  64-Bit operating systems running Windows 7 should be able to simply upgrade to Windows 8.  32-Bit operating systems probably will need to do a backup and clean installation.

A new and upgrade copy of Windows 8 Pro is out now for the price of $69-$79.99 US.