Silicon Republic posted a story that Intel CEO Paul Otellini has reportedly told employees in Taiwan that Windows 8 will still require improvements up to its release on 26 October
Microsoft extends Windows Server 2008 support by 18 months
Computerworld reports that Microsoft has extended mainstream support for Windows Server 2008 by 18 months
Microsoft is still facing fines over browser choice
The Inquirer posted a news story that Microsoft is still running the risk of a large fine from the European Commission because it has not always played nice and let other web browser makers onto its Windows operating system.
Microsoft's moves foreshadow price hike for Mac Office
Computerworld reports that Microsoft has announced price increases for its Windows Office suite of as much as 17%, but its plans for Office on the Mac remain a mystery.
Microsoft Office 2011 14.2.4 Update
Microsoft has released an update for the Mac Version of Microsoft Office
Intel hosts Windows 8 tablet event next week: Dell, HP, Samsung and more in attendance
Engadget posted a story that Intel is hosting an event on September 27th, bringing together Windows 8 tablets from ASUS, Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung and ZTE
Office 2013 packages start at $139.99 or $99.99 per year for a subscription version
The Verge posted a story that Microsoft had revealed the final pricing structure for its Office 2013 packages today
Ballmer shoots down $199.99 Surface rumor
Neowin posted a story that it was revealed in an interview with Steve Ballmer that the Surface tablet will not be cheap but will be part of Microsoft's epic year
Google to drop support for IE8 on Nov. 15
Computerworld reports that Google will drop support for Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) for its online apps and services in mid-November
Windows RT version of Microsoft Office 2013 detailed
Neowin reports that Microsoft has offered up more information on the version of Office 2013 that will be pre-bundled with all of the devices that will have Windows RT installed, including the Surface tablet
Microsoft to deliver Flash update to Windows 8 users 'shortly'
Ed Bott reports that Microsoft will deliver a Flash Player update for Windows 8 shortly
Windows 8 Enterprise RTM Review
Dedoimedo published a review of Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise Release-to-Manufacturing (RTM) Build 9200 90-day evaluation edition, with focus on installation, privacy settings and customization, new visual changes, and severe lack of logic and productivity in the user interface
Five reasons to make the switch to Windows 8
PC World posted five reasons might be enough to make you want to upgrade to Windows 8.
Windows 8 desktop comes back with RetroUI from Thinix
Neowin posted a story that Thinix has announced RetroUI, a program that allows Windows 8 owners to boot straight to the desktop instead of going to the "Modern" user interface, along with other features
How to Shut Down Windows 8
OCModShop has a new tutorial on how to shut down Windows 8 of all things
Windows Server 2012 Trial
Microsoft has released a 180-day trial version of Windows Server 2012
10 programs that make Windows 8 better
Ghacks.net posted 10 programs that make Windows 8 better
Microsoft keeps using "Metro" to describe Windows 8 apps
Neowin reports that despite an official memo several weeks ago that tells the company to stop using the "Metro" brand for Windows 8 apps, Microsoft continues to use Metro in new online documents
Microsoft will allow downgrades from Windows 8 to Windows 7, Vista
Computerworld posted a story that Microsoft will allow users of Windows 8 Pro to downgrade their new PCs to Windows 7 or even Vista, according to the operating system's licensing agreement
Start8 beta restores Start button to Windows 8, sidesteps Start menu
Computerworld reports that Stardock today released a beta version of its "Start8" utility that restores a Start button to the desktop of Windows 8.