Windows 8.1 will be available to manufacturers in late August

Microsoft Corp. is ready to put the final version of the operating system Windows 8.1 computer manufacturers at the end of August. Version, which the company plans to OEMs, got a free test version of Windows 8.1 Preview, which you can download and try out. In theory, such terms allow for the provision of operating flow computers with Windows 8.1 on the market before the New Year. Update for already released models will also be available in the coming months, but the exact date, Microsoft has not yet named. free update will include a number of modifications of the operating system, including the restoration of the button "Start", as well as the ability to download the desktop interface instead of Metro. Lock screen will get a few more options for the user, which can be set as desired. Want to add a number of applications included in the base.