Microsoft has just announced the release of Core and Pro RTM builds for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 to TechNet and MSDN subscribers. Along with the two new operating systems, it has also released a Release Candidate build for Visual Studio 2013.
In late August, Microsoft announced that the development of the RTM versions of Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 had been completed. However, the company announced that the two versions would not be released via TechNet and MSDN before October 18, which is the official launch date for the two operating systems. The company's decision upset many. After their complaints on the Windows blog, Microsoft decided to distribute the two new operating systems.
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