Unfortunately, HSN made this offer without the support or authorization of Microsoft. Microsoft and major retailers are getting ready for general availability of Windows 8 devices on 10/26 and not prior to that date. Once Microsoft learned of the HSN promotion, we contacted them and asked that they discontinue the on-air and online offer since it is not yet 10/26, the date that marks the official availability of Windows 8. It seems Acer piled on as well. Scott Ledterman, Acers VP of Operations is quoted as saying:
“We are excited to support Windows 8 with great Acer and Gateway offerings starting on October 26, but this HSN offer came prematurely and we’ve requested its immediate removal.”Not a good day for the Home Shopping Network. Seems like a pretty major disaster for them. I wonder what failed for them to let something this major happen? Apparently they still have Windows 8 related material on their site though. Check out the video below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFXKp3TrGQs Source: Neowin]]>
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Once it goes RTM, does it really matter? Not like when you were trying to keep OA 3.0 hush hush…