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On January 28th, we wrote about a rumor, from a somewhat reliable source, about the Windows 8 Release Date. The rumor was that based on the current pace of development (ahead of schedule), they felt that a June or July 2012 release date is possible.
Well, today we have a confirmed date! Steven Sinofsky has announced that the Windows 8 Release Preview will come in the first week of June 2012.
He made the initial announcement during an on-stage appearance at Japan's Windows 8 Dev Days. He also announced this more generally on the Build Windows 8 Twitter feed.
This is the stage of software development that comes right after the Beta or in the case of Windows 8, the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. The Windows 8 Beta or Windows 8 Consumer Preview was released on February 29th of 2012.
Based on the meticulous march toward the finish line, we can expect 2 things.
The Windows 8 Release Preview will be the final release before production.
Windows 8 will be released to the general public this year (either September or October).
Exciting times are ahead! Stay tuned for much more! 😎
*by andreascy*
