When will Windows 11 ship? Here's what we know

Microsoft has announced Windows 11, stating that its next operating system will ship sometime this holiday season. Assuming that’s true, when will Windows 11 begin shipping to users? Microsoft may have left clues that it’s happening this October.Editor's Note: Microsoft has confirmed that the Windows 11 launch date will be October 5. Our original story has been left intact.We already know that Microsoft will ship Windows 11 in beta form for Windows Insiders, because we’ve already gone hands-on with the official Windows 11 build from Microsoft. To read this article in full, please click here