fall 2012

About this tag
The fall 2012 tag on WindowsForum.com captures discussions from 2011 about the anticipated release of Windows 8. Multiple threads reference Microsoft executives hinting that Windows 8 would ship in the fall of 2012, with speculation about beta releases and developer events. Users debated the likelihood of the timeline, noting Microsoft's history of delays. The tag reflects early buzz and uncertainty around the Windows 8 launch schedule.

  1. Microsoft Exec Hints at Windows 8 Release 2012, Fall

    A Microsoft executive has hinted that Windows 8 could be released next fall. But it's not clear if the comments are based on genuine insider information or if they merely represent speculation I can say with almost complete certainty that this date will be pushed back, as have Microsoft...
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  2. Windows 8 likely coming out fall 2012

    There are new details about exactly when Windows 8 will be hitting store shelves. read more Link Removed
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  3. Microsoft Exec Hints Windows 8 Will Ship by Fall 2012

    If the company can avoid shipping late, it could go a long way toward saving Microsoft's bacon. Link Removed
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  4. Microsoft VP hints at Windows 8 release in fall '12

    Speaking at a Microsoft event, VP Dan'l Lewis lays out the likely scenario for Windows 8, from initial beta to final release, according to reports. Source: Yahoo! News
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  5. Remains of the Day: Microsoft Hints at Windows 8 Release Date [For What Its Worth]

    # forwhatitsworth Acer- and Samsung-built Chromebooks arrive in retail stores, URL shortener bitly makes its "Pro" service free to all users, and Microsoft VP Dan'l Lewin gives reason to believe Windows 8 might arrive in the fall of 2012. More*ยป Source: Yahoo! News
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  6. Microsoft Exec Hints Windows 8 Will Drop in Fall 2012

    New operating system is company's "riskiest" yet Link Removed
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  7. Microsoft Likely Revealing Windows 8 In September

    Microsoft is holding a big event for developers in September, and will probably use it to show off the first public beta of Windows 8. That means the OS will probably ship a year later, in fall 2012. Source: Yahoo! News
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