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Loose rivets

17th Oct 2013, 12:38

Servers ready to dispense the update were turned on at 07:00 New York time (12:00 BST). The update is free to those already running Windows 8. Charges will apply if users upgrade to 8.1 from Windows 7. The update comes just over a year after the launch of Windows 8.

BBC News - Windows 8.1 gets global release (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-24564738)

FullOppositeRudder

17th Oct 2013, 22:52

Thank you Mr Rivets, I read that with some interest. I might even consider using it in time, despite my earlier assertions to the contrary ..... (Not until all hope for XP is lost though)

I'm fascinated with the possible implications of this initiative:

gesture control - some applications, such as those for cooking, can now be paged through without touching a screenI wonder how it reacts to the finger salute .... :eek: