Windows 8 Dev release

FYI:
An update that enables the Windows Developer Preview or Windows Server Developer Preview to be hosted in a Hyper-V virtual machine on Windows Server 2008 R2

I got the x64 version without tools, to install in VirtualBox just fine. I just don't like Win8 as presented.

Not super impressed so far. I did a full install on a spare pc had laying around. I can't figure out where the Heck the installed pograms are listed (like the start orb is now), Do you have to do a search to find everything? Other than that it is a lot like the Gnome3 or Unity desktop envirements in Linux, I mean ALOT. Looks like it would be great on a touch screen or tablet, not so much on PC. Just seems I waste more time trying to find where the program is than actually running it LOL. Just my 2 cents so far.

Geeve

I'm a bit sat on the fence too at the moment. It's going to need some time to grow on me I think.

Danny

Here are some pics of it running, I can't even figure out how to look at the device manager or computer info LOL! Damn learning curve!!!!









Geeve

Shayx said:

im trying to install and it asks for a product key (why?)
where do i get it?

That is weird! It never asked me. I think some folks who are going VM had this problem. Either way have a look here:

Windows 8 developer preview build genuine Product Keys

I know we are not supposed to post keys, but these were given by MS for the free to all Developer build. If I broke the rules please let me know.

Geeve

Shayx said:

doesn't work. when you installed it did you asked to enter a key?

No it didn't even pretend like it was going to. I installed on a physical system Vs. VM. that is why I thought that was weird. Hmmmm, I will keep looking around for you though!

Are you doing a custom (Full) install instead of an upgrade install?

Geeve