Upgrade To Windows 8 For $39.99

[Ian]

Yep... if your computer is running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 you can download an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for just $39.99. If you'd rather have physical media, you can get it on DVD for $69.99.

http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/bl ... 39-99.aspx

We set out to make it as easy as possible for everyone to upgrade to Windows 8. Starting at general availability, if your PC is running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 you will qualify to download an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for just $39.99 in 131 markets. And if you want, you can add Windows Media Center for free through the “add features” option within Windows 8 Pro after your upgrade.

[redk9258]

I think they will have trouble selling to people using anything other than a touchscreen. So far, I am not impressed by metro. MS removed the start button / menu, so it's useless to me.