Microsoft has unveiled the latest pre-beta version of its desktop OS, Windows 8. This particular version is available for downloading and to be evaluation of by the general public. This version gives you a taste of the new Metro UI. The download is available as an .iso file, which can be converted into DVD installation media or a bootable USB flash drive. If you have Windows 7 running, you can use the Windows Disc Image Burner, but other versions will require a third-party program.
Note: This version of Windows cannot be uninstalled. To go back to your previous operating system, you must reinstall it from restore or the installation media.
System requirements are the same as that for Windows Vista and Windows 7, as mentioned below:
1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
Taking advantage of touch input requires a screen that supports multi-touch
To run Metro style Apps, you need a screen resolution of 1024x768 or greater
Developer: Microsoft
Size: 2.8 GB (x86), 3.6 GB (x64), 4.8 GB (x64 with developer tools)
Licence: Preview
Platform: PC
URL: www.microsoft.com
Download: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/br229516
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