Microsoft Tips Windows 8 Launch Event for Oct. 25

Microsoft has just sent out a press invitation to celebrate the big launch of Windows 8.

The event -- which is set for Oct. 25, the day before Windows 8 will go on sale -- will be held in New York City. Windows 8 is scheduled to launch the day after, Oct. 26.

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Windows 8 will be Microsoft's latest operating system for personal computers, from home and business desktops to laptops, tablets, and home theater PCs. Earlier this summer, the company said Windows 8 moved from the development stage and was released to manufacturing.

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