nsane.forums Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 An analyst for the NPD Group has predicted that Microsoft won't offer an Ultimate version of Windows 8 to the general public, although it might be pre-installed on some new PCs.A few hours ago, a leaked document from HP seemed to reveal that Microsoft planned to offer just three versions of its x86 version of Windows 8: regular, Enterprise and Professional. While Microsoft has yet to confirm or deny this report, an analyst from The NPD Group is predicting that Microsoft will not bother with an Ultimate version of Windows 8.Computerworld.com reports that according to NPD's Stephen Baker, sales of Windows 7 Ultimate were small compared to the Home Premium and Professional versions of the OS. As a result, the new Windows 8 SKU list may show that Microsoft will not bother offering an Ultimate version of Windows 8 to the public.It's still possible that Microsoft could produce an OS that might be the equivalent to Windows 8 Ultimate. However, Baker says he expects that if Microsoft does offer such a SKU, it won't be sold as a separate box product. It might be released as a version that would be pre-installed on high end PCs, such as gaming rigs.Microsoft will almost certainly offer owners of previous versions of Windows a way to upgrade to Windows 8 when it is released. However, Baker says he doesn't believe Microsoft will follow the lead of Apple, who announced earlier this month that the upcoming Mountain Lion version of OS X would only be available to previous Mac owners via download and not in a retail box version.Baker states, "The [Windows] ecosystem is very different from Apple's, so no, I don't think they would go to that extent." View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzyb0t Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I bought my HP laptop and it had Win7 Home Premium on it and the first thing I did was upgrade to Win7 Ultimate. My reason for that was basically to be able to run Windows XP compatibility mode. I don't think that I'll be upgrading to Win8, simply because it seems so ridiculous. I stuck with Windows XP Professional for 11+ years, I think I can stick with Win7 until I see a new OS from M$ that I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLmEgZ Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hehe... if this is absolutely true when the RTM is made and available to the public on shelves... this will make Windows 8 Ultimate WAAAAAAAAAAY more sought after but much harder to obtain since hence the OEMs probably wont be providing reinstall Windows 8 OEM DVDs for those rigs that come with UltimateIn otherwords, this will be the end of the line for Ultimate on retail shelves and make it that much more wanted for Windows 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmr1684 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 win 8 utl is not available through retail. then end of win 8 or nobody show interest in upgrade. let see what M$ :shit: brings when rtm available to public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Lite Posted February 28, 2012 Administrator Share Posted February 28, 2012 Its all rumors and speculation. I will wait until an official announcement before making judgement ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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