Microsoft has unveiled the latest beta version of its desktop OS, Windows 8. This particular version is available for evaluation by the general public and gives a peek into the new Metro UI. The download is available as an ISO file, which can be written onto a DVD or bootable USB flash drive. If you have Windows 7, you can use the Windows Disc Image Burner, but other versions will require a third-party programme. The system requirements are the same as that for Windows Vista and Windows 7, as mentioned below:

• 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.
• 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit).
• 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit).
• Graphics card supporting DirectX 9 or higher.

Developer: Microsoft
Size: 2.5 GB (x86), 3.3 GB (x64)
Platform: Windows
Licence: Free (Valid until Jan 2013)
Download: windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/iso

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