Retail media and downloads will no longer be upgrade-only…

Retail media and downloads will no longer be upgrade-only

Microsoft says that in addition to offering Windows 8.1 as a free update for Windows 8 users in October, it will also be easier for customers to buy versions of Windows 8.1 that don’t require an upgrade from a previous edition of the OS.…

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