Windows 8 developer preview

[JoeP]

If you are a real glutton for punishment you can download the new Windows 8 developer preview. See Windows Dev Center.

NOTE: this release is NOT feature complete. It should NOT be depended on for production work.

Joe

[HansV]

Thanks!

For others reading this: please note that this Windows 8 preview is a very early test version. It is intended for software developers who want to prepare themselves for creating or modifying software to work on the next version of Windows. It is *not* intended for end users. The official release is still quite some time away.

[DaveA]

The official release is still quite some time away.

The articles that I have read says NEXT FALL, (Fall of 2012).

[viking33]

The official release is still quite some time away.

The articles that I have read says NEXT FALL, (Fall of 2012).

Hope they don't screw it up! Windows 7 is a good OS.

[agibsonsw]

I understand that it will be more "touchy-feely", smartphone/pad friendly.. and more JavaScript aware..? But the final product is some way off.

[HansV]

What we've seen is mostly the new "Metro" interface intended for touch screens, much like the interface used by many smartphones. See Windows 8: pictures, video, and a hands-on preview of the developer build. The familiar Windows desktop with the taskbar and Start button will be an "app" available from the start screen.

Here's a tongue-in-cheek comment:

windows-1-vs-8.jpeg

[viking33]

UGH!!!!!