Poll: Will you buy Windows 8?
People walk past a display at a press conference unveiling the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system in New York City. Windows 8 will offer a touch interface in an effort to bridge the gap between tablets, smartphones and personal computers. Microsoft will also sell a tablet called Surface to compete in the competitive tablet market. (Oct. 25, 2012) Credit: Getty Images
Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 8, debuted Friday. It's available in an array of new laptops, tablets and computers. If you have an older computer, you can buy it via download or DVD to upgrade your system.
Will you buy a new machine or upgrade right away? Wait until they work the bugs out? Or are you an Apple user all the way? Vote and leave a comment. Poll results and a selection of reader comments will appear in next Sunday's business section.
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