more at source..Summary: The Windows 8 Consumer Preview will be available for download on February 29. Why isn’t it called a beta? Blame Google. And Apple. And Microsoft. Especially Microsoft.
Windows 8 Consumer Preview due February 29: why it's not called beta
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You might just as well, unless you have a specific problem necessitating reinstallation. After all, you only have to wait until the 29th, which is Wednesday. Depending on your locale, you might have to wait until Thursday, but in any case it's less than a week. Can't wait myself. 
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Is it the 29th? For some reason I though it was the 28th... I woke up all exited this morning! lol
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LOL, you can go back to sleep now.
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Well I would but I think you'll be up long before me being in the time zone you're in. ;-)
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I almost cant wait for the next hours...........
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By this time tomorrow we will be downloading.
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but wait! So is it coming at 15.00 - 17.00 GMT 0? or have i undertanded it incorrectly? it's almost 21-23 hours till the release?
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I would not count on it...by the time I get out of bed and come around you will probably have downloaded and set up! LOL!
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This link below is the place to head tomorrow, if you want win 8.
Engadget with Microsoft's Windows 8 press conference updates at 14:30 GMT:
Join us for Microsoft's Windows 8 press conference tomorrow at 9:30am EST! -- Engadget
Engadget with Microsoft's Windows 8 press conference updates at 14:30 GMT:
Join us for Microsoft's Windows 8 press conference tomorrow at 9:30am EST! -- Engadget
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This link below is the place to head tomorrow, if you want win 8.
Engadget with Microsoft's Windows 8 press conference updates at 14:30 GMT:
Join us for Microsoft's Windows 8 press conference tomorrow at 9:30am EST! -- Engadget
on another post by (jamezb3) he said this was the link .
(Originally Posted by jamezb3) You will be able to download from here once it is time. Windows Dev Center
can you please tell me what one is right or are thay both right?
thanks scrooge
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or both wrong
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well i just checked the link from jamezb3 and it has the ( Download the Windows 8 Developer Preview ). so
i'm guessing it will be here.
scrooge
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now we just have to wait.......
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The most likely place will be where you see the Developer Preview posted presently seeing the changeover to Customer Preview. That web cast link is about the only thing found so far for anyone other then a regular MS tester.
It seems their handling the release of 8 differently this time around not finding any sign up page to participate but will likely post it as you now see the DPreview.
It seems their handling the release of 8 differently this time around not finding any sign up page to participate but will likely post it as you now see the DPreview.
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