Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT - news) today announced that the development of the Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition (Windows Me) consumer operating system is complete & the product has been released to manufacturing. Windows Me is the latest version of the Microsoft operating system designed specifically for the home user. It improves the home computing experience by delivering enhancements in the areas of PC health, digital media, home networking & the online experience. Consumers will be able to purchase retail versions of Windows Me on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000.