Windows 8 Consumer Preview Event Set for Feb. 29

Microsoft chose a special day — Leap Day — for its special event: the official unveiling of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. 

There were virtually no details beyond the invite, but it’s expected Microsoft will open Windows 8 downloads to consumers who will be able to install and preview the new OS on current hardware.

"The event is scheduled to last two hours, which means we should get a complete rundown of all the differences between the Developer and Consumer builds, the ecosystem Microsoft wants to build around the Metro interface platform and, finally, see some new hardware running Windows 8", reports Mashable

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