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"Can't wait to try out Windows 8 for yourself after Microsoft's big unveiling of the new OS at Tuesday's Build Conference? Well, you needn't wait any longer as the developer preview version of the OS is now available for download. \nYou can install it on a x86-based 32-bit or a 64-bit machine. Activation is not required, but it's far from a finalized version of the OS, so if you do install it, expect bugs and glitches. In any case, you should definitely check out Microsoft's Windows 8 guide to get an idea of what you can expect from the next version of Windows. \n\nSEE ALSO: Windows 8: The Top 4 Things You Should Know\nThe download is available here. If you choose to install it, please share your experiences in the comments.\nWindows 8: Photos &amp; Screenshots\n\n\nWindows 8\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWindows 8 Devices\nMicrosoft demonstrated a lot of Windows 8 devices, including tablet devices, at its Build conference in Anaheim, CA.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWindows 8 Devices: A Closer Look\nThese are some of the devices running Windows 8 at Microsoft's Build conference.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWindows 8: Lock Screen\n\n\"Your personalized lock screen shows you unread emails and other app notifications. The image shown here is a photo of the road leading to Mt. Cook National Park in New Zealand.\"\nCourtesy of Microsoft\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWindows 8: Start Screen\n\n\"See your apps and content in a glance on the start screen.\"\nCourtesy of Microsoft\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWindows 8: Files\n\n\"Pick the files you want to send or share from one place.\"\nCourtesy of Microsoft\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWindows 8: Internet Explorer\n\n\"Touch browsing is fast, fluid and intuitive.\"\nCourtesy of Microsoft\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWindows 8: Thumb\n\n\"The thumb keyboard feels natural and comfortable.\"\nCourtesy of Microsoft\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWindows 8: Touch Keyboard\n\n\"Large buttons help you type on the touch keyboard.\"\nCourtesy of Microsoft\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWindows division President Steven Sinofsky\nWindows division President Steven Sinofsky takes the stage at Build.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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