As is now usual, Microsoft is distributing a pre-beta, developer preview version of Windows 8 (for x86/x64 PCs only; the hardware to run the ARM version on isn’t finished yet).
Windows 8 is Microsoft’s combined desktop, laptop and tablet operating system, designed to go from 10-inch touch-only tablets to big screens in your living room, from ultra-portable notebooks to massive gaming systems and business desktops.
The desktop OS does not feel like a crappy copy of the tablet OS but there is still a lot of refinement to be done. One design ideal that MS still sticks to is the extreme transparency of their menus allowing the wallpaper to be seen easily. Personally, I am fed up of it.
Get your copy of Windows 8 Developer Preview English, 64-bit (x64)
FREE DOWNLOAD (3.6 GB)
Sha 1 hash – 79DBF235FD49F5C1C8F8C04E24BDE6E1D04DA1E9
Includes a disk image file (.iso) to install the Windows 8 Developer Preview and Metro style apps on a 64-bit PC.
Note: This download does not include developer tools. You must download the Windows 8 Developer Preview with developer tools 64-bit (x64) to build Metro style apps.
The Windows 8 Developer Preview is a pre-beta version of Windows 8 for developers. These downloads include prerelease software that may change without notice. The software is provided as is, and you bear the risk of using it. It may not be stable, operate correctly or work the way the final version of the software will. It should not be used in a production environment. The features and functionality in the prerelease software may not appear in the final version. Some product features and functionality may require advanced or additional hardware, or installation of other software.
Note: You can’t uninstall the Windows 8 Developer Preview. To go back to your previous operating system, you must reinstall it from restore or installation media.
February 19th, 2012 → 4:40 am @ Hollystrafer
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