Microsoft Windows 8 launched

Oct 26, 2012, 13:37 PM IST
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Microsoft program manager Joseph Morris, sporting a pair of company temporary-tattoo logos on his face, looks on during an event unveiling a new Microsoft Windows operating system.

Microsoft program manager Joseph Morris, sporting a pair of company temporary-tattoo logos on his face, looks on during an event unveiling a new Microsoft Windows operating system.

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Microsoft engineer Rajas Patil smiles as he displays for the photographer temporary tattoos with the company's logo during an event unveiling a new Microsoft Windows operating system.

Microsoft engineer Rajas Patil smiles as he displays for the photographer temporary tattoos with the company's logo during an event unveiling a new Microsoft Windows operating system.

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Employees look on as Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks via a webcast during an event unveiling a new Microsoft Windows operating system.

Employees look on as Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks via a webcast during an event unveiling a new Microsoft Windows operating system.

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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer arrives to give his presentation at the launch of Microsoft Windows 8, in New York.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer arrives to give his presentation at the launch of Microsoft Windows 8, in New York.

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Steven Sinofsky, president of the Microsoft Windows group, delivers his presentation at the launch of Microsoft Windows 8.

Steven Sinofsky, president of the Microsoft Windows group, delivers his presentation at the launch of Microsoft Windows 8.

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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer gives his presentation at the launch of Microsoft Windows 8, in New York.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer gives his presentation at the launch of Microsoft Windows 8, in New York.

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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer walks in front of a screen of computer manufacturers after his presentation at the launch.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer walks in front of a screen of computer manufacturers after his presentation at the launch.

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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer gives his presentation at the launch of Microsoft Windows 8, in New York.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer gives his presentation at the launch of Microsoft Windows 8, in New York.

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Iain McDonald, Partner Director Windows Product Management for Microsoft, holds up a component piece of a Windows device during an event unveiling a new Microsoft Windows operating system.

Iain McDonald, Partner Director Windows Product Management for Microsoft, holds up a component piece of a Windows device during an event unveiling a new Microsoft Windows operating system.

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Employees look on as Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks via a webcast during an event unveiling a new Microsoft Windows operating system.

Employees look on as Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer speaks via a webcast during an event unveiling a new Microsoft Windows operating system.

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A Microsoft employee reaches for cupcakes being served with the company's logo atop during an event unveiling a new Microsoft Windows operating system.

A Microsoft employee reaches for cupcakes being served with the company's logo atop during an event unveiling a new Microsoft Windows operating system.

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John Eversole, a marketing manager for Microsoft, uses a Samsung Series 7 Slate device with the new Windows 8 operating system during an event unveiling a new Microsoft Windows operating system.

John Eversole, a marketing manager for Microsoft, uses a Samsung Series 7 Slate device with the new Windows 8 operating system during an event unveiling a new Microsoft Windows operating system.

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Microsoft employees carry off computers after the launch of Microsoft Windows 8, in New York, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012.

Microsoft employees carry off computers after the launch of Microsoft Windows 8, in New York, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012.

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People check Microsoft Windows 8 operation systems at a discount electronic store after the store launched the sales in Tokyo.

People check Microsoft Windows 8 operation systems at a discount electronic store after the store launched the sales in Tokyo.

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A person tries a Samsung tablet computer running Windows 8 at the launch of Microsoft Windows 8, in New York.

A person tries a Samsung tablet computer running Windows 8 at the launch of Microsoft Windows 8, in New York.

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Mike Angiulo, corporate vice president of the Planning and PC Ecosystem team at Microsoft, shows the company's Surface tablet computer at the launch of Microsoft Windows 8, in New York.

Mike Angiulo, corporate vice president of the Planning and PC Ecosystem team at Microsoft, shows the company's Surface tablet computer at the launch of Microsoft Windows 8, in New York.

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 Mike Angiulo, corporate vice president of the Planning and PC Ecosystem team at Microsoft, shows the company's Surface tablet computer, and detachable keyboard.

Mike Angiulo, corporate vice president of the Planning and PC Ecosystem team at Microsoft, shows the company's Surface tablet computer, and detachable keyboard.