Take Windows 8 for a test drive

Can't wait to give Windows 8 a test drive? Well, you can take a 90-day trial version for a spin.

The "Windows 8 evaluation for developers" is available via the Microsoft Developer Network Evaluation Center (at the link above), and the company says it's "intended for developers building Windows 8 apps and IT professionals interested in trying Windows 8 Enterprise on behalf of their organization."

The company doesn't provide any technical support for this trial version. Below, you'll find more details from the MSDN post (and you can read CNET Reviews' take on the OS here).

Things to know before you start

• --The evaluation edition will expire and cannot be upgraded.


• --To upgrade, the evaluation must be uninstalled and a non-evaluation version of Windows must be re-installed from your original installation media.


• --Consider running the evaluation edition in a virtual environment or installing on a separate hard drive or partition. The will allow you to upgrade your original Windows installation to Windows 8.


• --During registration (required) you must login with a Microsoft account and provide your name, e-mail address and country.


• --You are required to activate the product online within 10 days after installing. [Read more]
  
  
  
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