Windows 8 is a version of Microsoft Windows for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablets, and home theater PCs. Development of Windows 8 started before the release of its predecessor, Windows 7, in 2009. The operating system was released for general availability on October 26, 2012.
Windows 8 introduces significant changes to the operating system’s platform, with the goal of improving its user experience on mobile devices such as tablets.
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