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The forum thread discusses the upcoming release date of Windows 8, with multiple posts confirming it will be available around late October 2012, specifically October 26th according to WindowsTeamBlog. Participants inquire about pre-release sales and pricing strategies, with some mentioning the $40 price for Windows 8 Pro and considering buying multiple copies. Overall, the sentiment is informational and anticipatory regarding the Windows 8 launch.
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Softpedia are running an article relating to the release date of Windows 8:

Windows 8, the next-generation operating system from Microsoft, is officially set to arrive on shelves in late October, and will benefit from wide availability all around the world.

Today, Microsoft’s Windows Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Financial Officer Tami Reller confirmed that at the annual Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto, Canada.
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Windows 8 in 109 Languages, 231 Markets Globally - Softpedia
 

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I'm wondering if MS will offer a pre-release sale, like they did with Windows 7?
 

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With a $40 price tag for Win 8 Pro, I would suspect not, but who knows. Perhaps a Family Value Pack. I need 2 copies, I suppose a third would not hurt.
 

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