Microsoft will be offering a discount to upgrade your computer to Windows 8. The upgrade will be available to those running Windows XP, Vista, or Win 7 presently. This low price of $39.99 only applies to downloaded copies of the operating system. If you want a physical disc from Microsoft, the upgrade version of Windows 8 will cost $69.99. This offer will be good through January 31, 2013, in 131 different markets around the world.
Microsoft will also have an online upgrade assistant, to make certain that your system is compatible with Windows 8.
Windows Media Center is no longer offered as part of the Windows 8 operating system, and will normally cost more if you want to add it, but in combination with this limited time upgrade offer, you can download Media Center for no cost.
The story can be seen at the Windows Blog.
