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Nick
Posted on 09-14-11 04:17 PM Link | Quote | ID: 146978


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As seen here-


It will stop working after a year. (prepare yourselves for a slew of threats of lawsuits against Microsoft, Win8 expiration questions, MS bashing a year from now)

An easy methold to install the *.iso file onto an USB Drive and make it bootable. Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool [microsoftstore.com]

Link is NOW LIVE - http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/home/

How does Windows 8 compare to Windows 7?

All Windows 7 applications will run natively on Windows 8
Security update notifications have been minimized to the lower right of the log-in screen
Refreshed Windows Task Manager suspends apps when they're not running on-screen
New "Reset and Refresh PC" functions enable simplified system wipe and restore
HyperV virtualization software comes pre-loaded on Windows 8
Multi-monitor support now enables a single background across screens, as well as monitor-specific task bars
Multi-touch support enabled for Internet Explorer 10
Magnifier function enhanced for desktop manipulation
Optional thumb-by-thumb input mode
SkyDrive storage support integrated into all cloud-based apps
Metro-style refresh for Mail, Photos, Calendar and People apps with Windows Live ID
Settings roam allows for preferences to sync across a user's Windows 8 devices
Continued update support for Windows 8 Developer Preview Beta
Even a Lenovo S10 (first-gen Atom + 1GB of RAM) can "run" Windows 8
There's "no overlays" with Windows 8; Metro-style goodness is baked into the core
Both Metro-style and conventional Win32 apps will be sold in the Windows Store
Windows 8 devices equipped with an NFC chip will be able to use a tap-to-share feature to either send content from one device to another, or simply receive content from something like an NFC-equipped card.
Logins will use a photo-based system
Apps will be able to natively connect and understand one another (if written as such)
Built-in antivirus software will ship in Windows 8
There will not be a different edition of Windows 8 for tablets, and presumably, not for Media Centers either
It's unclear how many "editions" (Home, Professional, Ultimate, etc.) of Windows 8 there will be
ARM devices will be supported, but not in the developer preview

http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/1...verything/

If you want to try it out, but want to preserve your Vista or Win7 for use after the expiration without dual booting, then I suggest reading how to use a system Image from the link below. Make sure you also create a system repair disc. The repair disc is the bootable disc that makes reading the image possible. Typical images on a fresh machine consist of 10-30GB. you'll find out the space required before it starts.
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/42...windows-7/

An alternative method for installation is to create a partition in Windows 7 and then install Windows 8 on it. By doing this, you can choose to boot into either Windows 7 or 8. None of your personal files will be changed and removing Windows 8 is as easy as removing the partition. You can see steps here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-U...-partition


Can't wait to fucking try this shit. Gotta wait til the weekend though.


see also engadget


download here

fuck yee new shit to try

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Downloading it as I type, gonna run it on VirtualBox.

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I get this in VirtualBox, can't pass the login screen
BSOD

I might try it on my laptop later when I back it up.

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Friendly error, though. That's a plus.

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I will probably try and throw it into a VM when I have a bit more time, though I only have VirtualBox and KVM-qemu myself so chances are it won't work. Anyway, from what I heard about win8 so far, it seems to be another step towards the appleification, or perhaps even "dismantling", of desktop computing... and I am really not happy where this is going, entirely in a "this is what everyone will eventually come to expect" way that invalidates "if you don't like it, don't use it" as a retort.

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Posted on 09-14-11 07:00 PM (rev. 2 of 09-14-11 07:01 PM) Link | Quote | ID: 146983


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Most people I know downloading win8 are just wanting to develop apps or functions for win8 before official release.

As long as windows keeps the same UI feel, I'm not going to have a problem with it. But if the design starts becoming more mac-orientated.. :/

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I just like trying new things.

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Since I have no computer I feel like installing it to, I just watched the above video, and now I feel inclined to agree with blacky: it's starting to look more like an apple product than anything else. A few handy features though, it seems.

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This crap (Meaning metro) better not replace Aero when new Windows PCs are released with Windblows 8 or I will be super pissed and never upgrade.

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I personally still like the Windows XP look. Windows 7 I'm fine with, but it took a lot of getting used to. This is also coming from the person who enjoys organizing my folders though. I personally think Microsoft is just trying to make it look all shiny and Mac-like, but in the end I'm hoping it'll turn out to be a minor update with a lot of new optional features.

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Posted by ninjablooper
I personally still like the Windows XP look. Windows 7 I'm fine with, but it took a lot of getting used to. This is also coming from the person who enjoys organizing my folders though. I personally think Microsoft is just trying to make it look all shiny and Mac-like, but in the end I'm hoping it'll turn out to be a minor update with a lot of new optional features.


Well, this is my last stop with microsoft as a consumer, its not the os being changed to a whole new creature if thats what they are aiming for.
I'm just sick of having to come out pocket for a 139.00+ and up price tags for the os again.
If I do anything with windows 8, it'll be to bring myself up to speed so that I may be able to trouble clients or train them on site if its needed.
So I'll be scraping away on trial mode upon the official release.
Ninja, I know how you feel about xp, I liked the os as much as you did and I didnt even want to upgrade, but ms said they were bringing xp to a close.
The only thing I truly hate about 7 right now is, service pack they released for it, especially on the x64 platform, causes more technical mishap than is currently there.

Oh well..

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