Windows 8, that we knew would be different, is going to be available soon for your tablets, desktops and for selected smartphones.
Yes Windows 8 comes with a hybrid design and isn’t like the Windows OS we are usually familiar with. Latest version brings completely new visual interface, which is optimized for touchscreen devices but can be equally efficient with mouse and keyboard for desktop computers.
Here’s a preview of What Windows 8 will look like:
Start Screen:
Lock Screen:
Keyboard and Apps (Earlier we used to call them programs):
File Management:
Microsoft was quick enough to release the developer version for Windows 8 for general public.
You can select from one of following versions available at Microsoft’s website:
It appears that Windows Developer Preview English, 32-bit will be suitable for many, unless you need to get the developer tools too.
You can download any version of Windows 8 from this link.
Note: Make sure your PC supports hardware virtualization for this to work, or you can go with a fresh machine to install Windows 8. Remember, you can’t un-install this copy of Windows unless you format the drive.
Want to Change Metro UI:
Installation walkthrough Via ZNet