[New post] How-to: Get the Microsoft Windows 8 RTM Evaluation

Allan J. Smithie posted: "It may be that I was travelling for a week on dubious wi-fi, more likely it was the Microsoft servers struggling under load, as MSDN and TechNet subscribers downloaded the final code for the 90-day evaluation copy of Windows 8. But I finally have installe" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on Everything Express How-to: Get the Microsoft Windows 8 RTM Evaluation by Allan J. Smithie It may be that I was travelling for a week on dubious wi-fi, more likely it was the Microsoft servers struggling under load, as MSDN and TechNet subscribers downloaded the final code for the 90-day evaluation copy of Windows 8. But I finally have installed the Windows 8 RTM (Release to Manufacturing) that anyone can download. The Windows 8 'Gold Master' was officially Released to Manufacturing (RTM) August 15, which means it's available to the hardware partners to install on the next wave of Windows PCs. The MSDN (Microsoft Developer Network) download site listed all versions of Windows 8 RTM including Windows 8, and Windows Enterprise. The general public won't be able to buy Windows 8 until October 26. Microsoft stated the 90-day trial copy is "intended for developers building Windows 8 apps and IT professionals interested in trying Windows 8 Enterprise on behalf of their organization," but enthusiasts and early adopters can also download the evaluation edition. A product key is not required. Read more of this post Allan J. Smithie | August 28, 2012 at 12:12 am | Tags: how-to, Microsoft, software, version, Windows | Categories: Software, Technology | URL: http://wp.me/p1uj0o-29d Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://everythingexpress.wordpress.com/2012/08/28/how-to-get-the-microsoft-windows-8-rtm-evaluation/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com