You heard me right! The consumer preview is now available for download from microsoft, here is the link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/consumer-preview?ocid=S_GOO_W8P_Google_na_EN-US&semid=ef_GGL_e_4b21c4f372246f77f804c8778cbed056&WT.search=1
Here is the overview for the lazy:
See what’s new
Swipe, slide, and zoomTouch a full-powered PC. It’s fast and it’s fluid. Take natural, direct, hands-on control. |
Apps, front and centerApps in Windows 8 work together to get things done faster. Get them from the Windows Store. |
Your Windows, everywhereWindows 8 can connect you to your files, photos, people, and settings, wherever you sign in. |
Wall-to-wall webInternet Explorer 10 Consumer Preview brings you immersive web browsing on screens big and small. |
The familiar, made betterStill devoted to your mouse and keyboard? Windows 8 makes the tried-and-true feel brand new. |
The Windows Experience BlogRead this Windows Experience Blog entry for some tips on getting started with Windows 8 Consumer Preview. |
Behind the scenes
Meet the engineering teamCheck out a short video for an informal look at Windows 8 from one of the teams that built it. |
Building Windows 8Get the latest news and the inside scoop on the development process from the Windows 8 engineering team blog. |
The product guideDownload the Windows 8 Consumer Preview Product Guide for more in-depth, detailed info on this release.
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Watch the video and let me know if you are excited or bored, or could care less.
I am excited to start playing with it. as soon as i get my pc out of the moving truck i will install this to test it out, like i did with the developer preview. Lets hope this is a little more stable this time. =)