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Microsoft allegedly fakes line for Windows 8 launch

October 29, 2012

In a possible move to rival Apple's diehard fanbase, Microsoft is being accused of staging huge lines at some stores for the launch of Windows 8, in order to give the appearance of high demand.

According to hothardware.com, it was discovered by someone perusing the line at a store in Seattle that many in the line were either Microsoft employees or related to the company in some way. No hard information was given otherwise, though, it reports.

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