Windows 8 available for download to developers, IT pros

YEREVAN, August 16. /ARKA/. Microsoft has made the final version of Windows 8 available to developers and IT pros, Eweek. Com reports.

Developers and IT pros can download Windows 8 from the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) and TechNet. The Release to Manufacturing (RTM) version of the new operating system is available via these channels for MSDN and TechNet subscribers, but general consumers will not be able to access the OS until October 26 when Microsoft makes the software generally available.

At that time, consumers will be able to get their hands on the very same bits that developers gained access to as of August 15. Microsoft initially released Windows 8 to manufacturing on August first, but the bits did not become available to the public until now.

Meanwhile, Microsoft said its Microsoft Software Assurance customers will be able to download the Windows 8 RTM bits on August 16, and Volume License customers without Software Assurance will gain access to the OS on September 1, the company said.

Microsoft also is making available a 90-day trial version of Windows 8 for developers.—0--