Any takers on Win 8?

[dyne]

I will be upgrading all of my systems except for my HTPC when Windows 8 comes out. (I don't want to have to pay extra for Media Center)

If you get the digital upgrade version for $40 you can also get Media Center for free.

http://www.winsupersite.com/article/...omotion-143592

Additionally, Microsoft announced that those who upgrade to Windows 8 Pro through this special promotion will be able to purchase the Windows Media Center add-in pack for free during the promotional period as well. Microsoft previously said that Media Center would be made available to Pro users for a small, as-yet-unannounced fee.

Personally, I'm getting it for the $40 price even if I don't install it for a bit. That's just too good a deal until January. You can also set the desktop tile as the 1st tile so when you log in and hit ENTER you're automatically in the desktop environment anyway.