Windows 8 Beta arrives on 29th Feb...

[Ian]

It looks like the Windows 8 beta will be released on the 29th Feb, as MS are hosting a consumer preview event in Barcelona at the Mobile World Congress:

There's more info @ The INQ:

http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2145123/microsoft-unveil-windows-preview

Although Microsoft hasn't said anything specific yet, the event most likely will launch the public beta version of Windows 8. It had previously said that it would release the public beta this month and the preview event falls on the last day of the month.

If the public beta tips up on time, that makes it more likely that Microsoft will release the full version of Windows 8 this year.

Just as a reminder, if you want to learn more or discuss Windows 8 - check out our sister site at www.win8forums.com

 

[Nibiru2012]

From The Windows Club:

Windows 8 download

Windows 8 is expected to made available for download immediately thereafter.

(I'm assuming that's on the 29th of February, later in the day)

 

[zigzag3143]

Soon enough

 

[Ian]

It looks like there could be an early release as someone has posted this on the Windows 8 forums:

http://www.win8forums.com/threads/download-the-windows-8-consumer-preview-its-live.253/

Anyone tried it yet?

 

[davehc]

Installed and configured. Some differences in Navigation from the developer, so I'm still looking around.