Microsoft May Limit The Number of Windows 8 Editions
 

According to C|Net, Microsoft may limit the number of Windows 8 editions to just three (six if you count 32bit - 64bit versions). Missing from the list is any mention of a basic or a high end ultimate edition. Odd, don't you think? Software giant could cut back on the different editions, or SKUs, for Windows 8 to just six, according to two HP documents. Microsoft could be aiming to simplify Windows 8 by trimming the number of editions, or SKUs, sold to the public.

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