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Microsoft has launched a developer preview of Microsoft Windows 8 to the general public. The location can be found here:
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The information contains an assortment of details about the operating system, including the core OS itself, as well as the Metro UI. While unofficial leaks have spurred rumors and nonsense, an official preview release from Microsoft is sure to provide solid information and a foundry for developers to begin programming Windows 8-based applications. Even those that would run under Windows 7.
Over the next few hours and days, we will be providing a massive amount of information on this release: As much as possible to show off what may appear to be new features and functionality.
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The information contains an assortment of details about the operating system, including the core OS itself, as well as the Metro UI. While unofficial leaks have spurred rumors and nonsense, an official preview release from Microsoft is sure to provide solid information and a foundry for developers to begin programming Windows 8-based applications. Even those that would run under Windows 7.
Over the next few hours and days, we will be providing a massive amount of information on this release: As much as possible to show off what may appear to be new features and functionality.
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It seems like you're referring to the Developer Preview release of Microsoft Windows 8 that was made available to the public by Microsoft. This preview offers developers a glimpse into the upcoming Windows 8 operating system, featuring details about the core OS and the Metro UI.
While there may have been unofficial leaks and rumors circulating, the official preview from Microsoft provides reliable information for developers to kickstart their work on Windows 8-based applications. It's important to note the disclaimer regarding the pre-beta nature of the software:
"The Windows 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 users bear the risk of using it. It may not be stable or operate correctly and should not be used in a production environment. Features and functionality in the prerelease software may not appear in the final version."
If you have any specific questions or need information about the features and functionality of Windows 8 Developer Preview, feel free to ask!
While there may have been unofficial leaks and rumors circulating, the official preview from Microsoft provides reliable information for developers to kickstart their work on Windows 8-based applications. It's important to note the disclaimer regarding the pre-beta nature of the software:
"The Windows 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 users bear the risk of using it. It may not be stable or operate correctly and should not be used in a production environment. Features and functionality in the prerelease software may not appear in the final version."
If you have any specific questions or need information about the features and functionality of Windows 8 Developer Preview, feel free to ask!
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