Windows 8 being released before it is full ready - report

Advertisement
By Gaurav Shukla | Updated: 26 September 2012 14:51 IST
Microsoft is reportedly releasing Windows 8 to the public despite it being full of bugs and other issues. According to Bloomberg, which got the above piece of information from Intel staff member who attended an employee meet with company CEO Paul Otellini, improvements still need to be made to the Windows 8.

Intel however declined to acknowledge Otellini's remarks publicly and has issued the following statement to The Verge:

"Our internal employee meetings are private and we don't disclose details on what may or may not have been said. We continue to see Windows 8 as a significant opportunity across the board and are excited at our prospects in new form factors like Ultrabooks, tablets and convertibles."

Advertisement

Similarly, Microsoft too stood clear of problems in Windows 8 final version, and stated:

"Windows 8 is the most tested, reviewed and ready operating system in Microsoft's history. Microsoft is looking forward to making Windows 8 available to the world on October 26th."

Advertisement

The Redmond-based company is trying to get the first version out next month in order to compete with Apple during the holiday season. Otellini says Microsoft will make improvements to the operating system after it ships to the public, which he believes is the right move.

There is no word on how Microsoft is going to push these updates to the public, but it is expected to be through the company's Windows update system. There are also rumours of an update for Windows 8, codenamed Blue, which is expected to be rolled out within a year as an interim release.

Advertisement

Microsoft Windows 8 is already available to OEMs, developers and other key partners, but the actual nature of Otelleni's comments will only be known after its debuts publicly on October 26.

 

Get your daily dose of tech news, reviews, and insights, in under 80 characters on Gadgets 360 Turbo. Connect with fellow tech lovers on our Forum. Follow us on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News for instant updates. Catch all the action on our YouTube channel.

Advertisement

Related Stories

Popular Mobile Brands
  1. iPhone 17 Pro Max At Rs. 1,02,900 in Apple 50th Anniversary Sale
  2. Vivo T5 Pro 5G Confirmed to Launch in India Soon With These Features
  3. OnePlus Nord 6 First Impressions
  4. Honor Play 80 Listed Online With These Specifications
  5. Realme 16 First Impressions
  6. Three Classic Resident Evil Games Are Now Available on Steam
  7. These Four Motorola Phones Are Now Eligible to Get Android 17 Beta Updates
  8. Google's New Open-Source Model Will Let Users Build AI Agents
  9. Artemis 2 Leaves Earth Orbit, Starts Journey Towards the Moon
  1. Google Introduces Gemma 4 Open-Source AI Model, Enables Building Autonomous Agents
  2. Oppo Find X9s Pro, Find X9 Ultra Key Features, Colour Options Leaked Ahead of April 21 Launch
  3. IMF Says Tokenisation Could Transform Finance but Warns of New Risks
  4. Vivo T5 Pro 5G India Launch Teased Along With Availability Details, Key Specifications
  5. Oppo Find X9 Ultra Leaked Image Reveals Design; Tipped to Feature 7,050mAh Battery
  6. Redmi 15A 5G Goes on Sale in India for the First Time: Price, Specifications
  7. Bitcoin Trades Near $66,500 as Market Holds Steady Amid Mixed Signals
  8. Samsung Galaxy A27 5G Will Reportedly Launch With a Similar Camera Configuration to Its Predecessor
  9. Artemis 2: Astronauts Aboard Orion Spacecraft Begin Journey Towards the Moon on Day 2
  10. Android 17 Beta 3 Update to Bring Notification Rules With Granular Control for Apps, Contacts: Report
Download Our Apps
Available in Hindi
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2026. All rights reserved.