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Windows 8 default wallpaper leakedWindows 8 default wallpaper leaked
Windows 8 RTM branch screenshots leak: new boot screen, wallpapers, desktop UI colorsWindows 8 RTM branch screenshots leak: new boot screen, wallpapers, desktop UI colors
Windows 8 will be available on October 26thWindows 8 will be available on October 26th
Windows 8 launching late October, RTM ‘on track’ for AugustWindows 8 launching late October, RTM ‘on track’ for August
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