Microsoft: Upgrade to windows 8 'only $ 40

The new operating system upgrade from Microsoft, Windows 8, will cost only 40 dollars to users through the company website

Want to upgrade to windows 8 from XP, Vista or Windows 7? Pay a little more than 150 shekels (40 dollars) and you have a new operating system. Microsoft announced tonight (Tuesday) that the price of the upgrade to Windows 8, when it reaches the market, will be significantly lower than the upgrade of the system in the past. By comparison, prices The upgrade is now standing on the NIS 599-999, depending on which version to upgrade. Refers to the purchase price through Microsoft's online store. Launch date of windows 8 ', incidentally, has not been determined.
Who upgrade from Vista and Windows 7 will be able to import not only the files but also the system settings. On the other hand, the installation will format the hard disk and install version "clean" Windows 8. Download will be available in over 100 countries and 37 languages, while at the same time the system is sold in stores around -270 NIS, and this operation will be valid until the end of January 2013.
Microsoft's move is aimed at explicit attempt to increase the adoption rate of Windows 8, in all likelihood because the company knows that it takes a big gamble with its new operating system. Recall that 'Windows 8' includes a completely new interface, called Metro, which is adjusted to touch screens and replaces the button H"hthl "full screen of icons which not only allow them in applications, but also display information from.

So far, refrained from Microsoft - a company that 'windows' is one of its main profit centers - low pricing - a relatively new versions of operating system, while competitor Apple decided several years ago to provide users with new versions at lower prices. So, this month the company expects to launch its new operating system, Mountain Lion, the price of only $ 20.