source：ITProPortal

　　Microsoft has revealed the packaging for Windows 8 and confirmed the operating system's pricing ahead of its official launch on 26 October.
 

　　In a Microsoft blog post, the firm showed off its colourful branding for the forthcoming platform.
 

　　"When you receive your copy of the Windows 8 Pro upgrade, you'll see that the packaging takes a fresh approach, in the reimagining of Windows. Your package will feature one of 5 vibrant illustrations...We moved to paper based materials (the exception of course being the upgrade DVD inside) which allowed us to make an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel consumption. And we've reduced the packaging weight by 41%," wrote Microsoft communications manager Brandon LeBlanc.