It's not exactly a shock to learn that Microsoft is preparing a way for people who will buy a new Windows 7
desktop or laptop in the near future to upgrade to the upcoming Windows 8. Microsoft has made similar upgrade paths available to consumers whenever a new version of Windows was close to launching.
News.com reports that, according to their sources, consumers who buy a
Windows7 PC running Home Basic or higher will be able to get an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro when it is launched later this year. The story claims that the program will begin either on or around June 2nd.