Microsoft have announced at Microsoft’s annual sales meeting that Windows 8 will be available October 26th. The post doesn’t say if it’s going to be available on sources like MSDN and Technet before then as it’s release to manufacture (RTM) date is some time in August.

…October 26^th, 2012! That’s right! Just a few minutes ago, Steven Sinofsky announced at Microsoft’s annual sales meeting that customers will be able to get Windows 8 – whether in upgrade fashion or on a new PC – starting on October 26^th. Earlier this month at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, Tami Reller told attendees Windows 8 would be available in October. But now everyone has a specific date to mark on their calendars. It’s on mine!