Computerworld reports that Stardock started selling the $5 Start8, a tool that restores a Start button to the desktop of Windows 8.
The newest beta, version 0.95, is the latest in a series kicked off in March by Plymouth, Mich.-based Stardock, best known for its WindowBlinds customizing program. The utility reinstates the Start button and Start menu to the Windows 8 desktop.$5 buys a Start button, Start screen bypass for Windows 8
Customers who pay $5 for the beta will be able to download the final version free of charge when it releases. Stardock has not named the date for finalizing Start8, but has said previously that it will ship the tool before or on Oct. 26, the retail launch date for Windows 8.
