Windows Weekly 254: The SKU Spew

In the latest episode of the Windows Weekly podcast, Mary Jo Foley, Leo Laporte, and I discuss Office 15 launch plans, possible Windows 8 SKUs, a new Windows Phone software update controversy, the coming release of the Nokia Lumia 900, more apps on Xbox LIVE, and Courier's offspring on the iPad.

Running time: 1:22:35

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