This information will be useful for those who are using Windows 8 Developer Preview Build.
Microsoft has released an update that extends the life of the Windows 8 developer preview by about 10 months. According to the article, "the expiration date for Windows 8 Developer Preview is set to March 11, 2012, and the expiration date for Windows 8 Server Developer Preview is set to April 8, 2012. After you install this update, both expiration dates are postponed to January 15, 2013.".
How do you think the Consumer Preview version will differ? If at all?
I honestly wouldn't be able to give a definitive view on that one Hugh...When the Developer preview first appeared....Microsoft did clearly state that there could be many "instabilities " apparent ....but to be honest .....I have found the experience particularly refreshing , and have found the whole interface and areas such as the new Task Manager are somewhat improved !
I think the "Metro interface " will be the area where the "big differences " will be more noticable in the up coming releases before final RTM maybe ?
Never been one to " pitch a tent " and be first in the queue for any "new release " consumer rushes...I'll be keeping a finger on the pulse and make my decisions when the dust settles !!
I ran the developers' preview in a spare slot I had but I needed it for a temporaryh Windows 7 64 bit install. That's clear now so I'll probably download the consumers' preview when that comes along ....