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Windows 8 Pre-Beta now out

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by Techokami, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. Techokami

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    Yeah, for the BUILD conference, Microsoft decided to release a preview build of Windows 8 for devs. In addition to regular 32-bit and 64-bit builds, there's a 64-bit build with a beta of the next Vistual Studio, and a ton of SDKs and sample code for working with Metro.

    Be warned: Microsoft's servers are being hammered by people trying to download this. If you know of any good mirrors, please share.
     
  2. Covarr

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    I might check it out, if Steam and Left 4 Dead 2 and Minecraft work on it.
    edit: Reminds me of this thread. Though I guess this one technically came first.
     
  3. Mad Echidna

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    If they don't, they all work on Linux, so that would be hilarious.
     
  4. Hitaxas

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    Well, Since this is the only chance I will get to download this for a while, I might as well grab it and test it out. Not having internet really sucks.

    Before I replace my XP partition though, has anybody tested any of the previous builds? I'd like to know if it's worth it.
     
  5. Hez

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    Just virtual box'd this today. I fucking love windows 8. Wow...it combines that gooey interface people that are retarded love, and it also lets me do the shit I want. I will admit it's so geared for touch screen, but fuck it, I love touch screens. Im still messing with this now.