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    Download Windows 8 Developer Preview

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Bobmitch, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. Bobmitch

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  2. ExMM

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    Cool!! I got to try this, no matter if its super buggy, I am too curious.

    Preparing partion.... :D

    +1 rep
     
    ExMM, Sep 14, 2011
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    anyway to install this with a flashdrive?
     
    chipmoney, Sep 14, 2011
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  4. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    I think the Windows 7 USB DVD Tool should work with the Windows 8 ISO. Apart from Windows 7 I also used it for my Windows Server 2008 ISO as well and that worked fine.
     
    PatchySan, Sep 14, 2011
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    The windows 7 usb dvd download tool worked for me. 30gb partition leaves 10gb x64 with dev tools. Not very buggy, works well enough so far.
     
    bjshane1977, Sep 14, 2011
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    a3r0x, Sep 15, 2011
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    god i hate when microsoft comes out with new operating systems. you never know if your going to end up with a vista or windows me. windows 7 is a good system let it live awhile geeze.
     
    AppleUsr, Sep 15, 2011
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    thanks ill try it out
     
    joshanator, Sep 15, 2011
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  9. Greg

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    That's what happened to XP SP2. It was out for so long that MS had serious competition (itself) when Vista and later W7 was released. Only now is XP's market share falling below W7's.

    If the OS stays around for more than 3 years without major (and worthwhile) updates, W7 will have an entrenched position and MS will have to deal with it all over again.
     
    Greg, Sep 15, 2011
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  10. Rodster

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    Yup, prior to XP MS would release a new OS every 2-3 years, lesson learned. While Vista was a PR disaster Windows 7 has been well received and Windows 8 looks to be even better by all the previews and impressions so far.

    Ballmer claims 500,000 Windows 8 downloads in 24 hours

    Ballmer claims 500,000 windows 8 downloads in 24 hours- The Inquirer
     
    Rodster, Sep 15, 2011
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    This is going to be big! It runs smooth, quick and very responsive on my slate. Once it is ready for retail, it will get great market share. They (MS) are on to something here.
     
    Abidderman, Sep 15, 2011
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    I would buy this OS if they put it out for sale as it is, it's going to be an amazing OS. It works like a final product.
     
    ellalan, Sep 16, 2011
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    the developer demo download also runs fine on virtualbox.
     
    newsposter, Sep 16, 2011
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