Solved Newbie and question(s) about Win 8

t-4-2

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Hello,
Just registered today.
I did so because I would like to know what does it take to use Windows 8.

I am more or less competent in computer, but know nothing about Win 8.
Would someone please give me the " 101 " ?
Thank you.

t-4-2

P.S. I posted in Chill Out forum because I do not know if my question is applicable to any of the other forums.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 7741Z
Perhpas, if I narrow down the query this way.....
I understand that it is advisable to use a 2nd computer to test the Windows 8 Consumer Preview.
Questions :
1. If I don't want to install yet, and I just want to download the ISO into a DVD or USB flash drive ,
which link do I use......( both seems to offer the same option of downloading ISO.)
Download Windows 8 Consumer Preview
Windows 8 Consumer Preview ISO formats

2. By the time the commercial version is released to the public, do the users using the "Preview" get to install the final version FREE ?
Thank you.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 7741Z
Hi,

Choose the 32 or 64 bit version you want from your link here: Windows 8 Consumer Preview ISO formats

If you install it, it will work until mid-January 2013.

The final version is not free for testers.

If you're not in any hurry to install, you can wait another month or so (give or take) for the RC to be released.
 

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    8250 x86 + 7 SP1 x86 + Ubuntu 12.04 LTS x86
    CPU
    P4 3.4 GHz HT
    Motherboard
    MSI-7211
    Memory
    OCZ 2 GB DDR @ 400 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    HIS AGP HD 3850 Turbo Ice-Q
    Sound Card
    MOTU Traveler firewire interface
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    Acer x223w
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Hi,

Choose the 32 or 64 bit version you want from your link here: Windows 8 Consumer Preview ISO formats

If you install it, it will work until mid-January 2013.

The final version is not free for testers.

If you're not in any hurry to install, you can wait another month or so (give or take) for the RC to be released.

Thank you very much.

Additional question....
If I were to purchase a tablet, a less expensive make and model, would 2 GB ram be really enough as System & Requirements says ?
 

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  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 7741Z
Yes, 2 GB is large for 32 bit. It would also be sufficient for 64 bit, but there really is no point in making a tablet 64 bit.

64 bit is really only helpful for heavy video editing/encoding, CAD/engineering software, music production where many many VST plugins are utilized, heavy Photoshop....things of that nature.

You're welcome.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8250 x86 + 7 SP1 x86 + Ubuntu 12.04 LTS x86
    CPU
    P4 3.4 GHz HT
    Motherboard
    MSI-7211
    Memory
    OCZ 2 GB DDR @ 400 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    HIS AGP HD 3850 Turbo Ice-Q
    Sound Card
    MOTU Traveler firewire interface
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer x223w
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    WD Caviar Black 1 TB Sata II, WD 400 GB Sata I, WD 120 GB Sata I
    PSU
    300W generic
    Case
    Cybertron
    Keyboard
    Logitech Classic Keyboard 200, Dell RT7D20
    Mouse
    Logitech M510
    Internet Speed
    2 MByte/sec Down, 250 KByte/sec Up
Yes, 2 GB is large for 32 bit. It would also be sufficient for 64 bit, but there really is no point in making a tablet 64 bit.

64 bit is really only helpful for heavy video editing/encoding, CAD/engineering software, music production where many many VST plugins are utilized, heavy Photoshop....things of that nature.

You're welcome.

Thank you.

t-4-2
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 7741Z
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