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Microsoft hasn’t killed Zune in Windows 8 consumer preview, new client coming

Zune and Windows Phone owners rejoice! It appears Microsoft isn’t killing the Zune service in favour of a new one after all, with Microsoft’s latest post showing off Zune in the Windows Store. Read more… Neowin.net

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Microsoft is betting big on Windows 8 ‘Consumer Preview’

When Microsoft opted to not to use the beta tag on the upcoming Consumer Preview, it is taking a bold step of inviting the consumer to try a product that is not quite ready for retail. Read more… Neowin.net

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Latest Windows 8 Consumer Preview build number: 8225?

Some unclarity surrounding the inclusion of Windows Media Center in the upcoming Windows 8 Consumer Preview prompted Microsoft to do two things: reveal Media Center itself, and a build number: 8225. Read more… Neowin.net

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Rumor: Windows 8 Consumer Preview app list revealed?

A new rumor claims to have a list of all of the pre-installed apps that will be a part of the “Consumer Preview” version of Windows 8 when Microsoft releases it to the public late in February. Read more… Neowin.net

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Windows 8 leaps into the future with Feb 29 Consumer Preview launch

Microsoft has sent out invitations today to a special leap year day Consumer Preview Launch in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress, and since we’ve been promised a “late February” availability for the not-a-beta, we’re assuming we’ll be able to download … Continue reading

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