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Windows 8 Apollo. The Next Generation

Windows Phone 8, code-named "Apollo (Apollo)"
It is reported, so named one of the reasons is to ensure that Windows Phone version of the code are to o at the end, NoDo, Mango, Apollo ... .... In addition, sources said, "Apollo" will be released in 2012, using the NT kernel and Windows 8 will be used and the same APX software format, Microsoft may be able to see this as a platform for the progressive unification of the entire initiative.
Windows Phone the previous version called "Mango", a version of this exposure is called "Pineapple", it seems Windows Phone System with fruit become attached to it, it will be called again the next version of what? And to "o" at the end.
Source XDA dot cn :http://translate.googleusercontent....d=3555&usg=ALkJrhhHyPgraibImru3B2ja3vvjCyoEVg

Metro Or Not?

While downloading Visual Studio 2012 I wondered in to the dev section of the MSDN and it seems Microsoft is still calling the Windows 8 interface Metro. It seems if they are going to change the name they would do at least a global search and replace. Maybe they should not have laid off so many developers.

you're supposed to say " the artist formerly known as 'prince' " until they come up with the next name for prince.
oh, wait, metro again, not prince.

[Q] Build 9200 not activated. Is it illegal?

I found this,
Q5.What Is Windows activation? Is it necessary?
A5.Windows activation is a way by which Microsoft prevent windows piracy.It checks whether your copy of windows is genuine or not.Windows activation is necessary within 30 days.
Can someone tell me more about this? What happens in 30 days? I clean installed.

IDKHow2ShaveWithaRAZR:/ said:
I found this,
Q5.What Is Windows activation? Is it necessary?
A5.Windows activation is a way by which Microsoft prevent windows piracy.It checks whether your copy of windows is genuine or not.Windows activation is necessary within 30 days.
Can someone tell me more about this? What happens in 30 days? I clean installed.
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LOL of course you need to activate it. Windows is not free, you need to pay for it.
I'm not sure how you managed to install Windows 8 without a key, Windows 8 will NOT install if you don't enter a key during installation (unless you use a workaround), which suggests you may be using an illegal copy of Windows, though this is only one possible situations, so I'm not accusing you.
If you don't activate after 30 days:
1 - “Windows is not activated” error text is shown in Computer properties.
2 - Activation Key Watermark will appear on top of everything (all games, apps, videos) just like a screen sticker.
3 - Full screen notification Windows asking you to activate.

First of all windows 8 wnt have 30 days evaluation period.and
Second if u knw some bat coding u can use dism tool for serivicing windows 8 to force insert key during boot installation.
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the_scotsman said:
LOL of course you need to activate it. Windows is not free, you need to pay for it.
I'm not sure how you managed to install Windows 8 without a key, Windows 8 will NOT install if you don't enter a key during installation (unless you use a workaround), which suggests you may be using an illegal copy of Windows, though this is only one possible situations, so I'm not accusing you.
If you don't activate after 30 days:
1 - “Windows is not activated” error text is shown in Computer properties.
2 - Activation Key Watermark will appear on top of everything (all games, apps, videos) just like a screen sticker.
3 - Full screen notification Windows asking you to activate.
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My buddy gave me his iso and installation key. Using the current build I'm on, it said that to many computers were using the key. If I clean install his iso, and use his installation key, will I be activated?

IDKHow2ShaveWithaRAZR:/ said:
My buddy gave me his iso and installation key. Using the current build I'm on, it said that to many computers were using the key. If I clean install his iso, and use his installation key, will I be activated?
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Nope, you can only use the key on one computer. You'll need to buy a new key. It's only $14.99 (until the end of January) so why even bother trying to pirate it?
http://www.windowsupgradeoffer.com/

I think people like this should do readings often. They're used with 'warez' and couldn't identify the paradox and others.
Even if god have the iso and installation key, it's still 1 key 1 consumer.

[DOWNLOAD] Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise

Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise:
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Get answers to common questions around compatibility, installation, and support.
Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise is a very early look at what’s ahead for Windows. After you install Technical Preview, you'll automatically receive updated preview builds as we move through the development process. These early releases are an opportunity for you—as an IT professional—to download and test these builds in your environments, and provide feedback that will help us improve the final product.
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Where can I download Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise?
You can download 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise from the TechNet Evaluation Center. The preview is available in English, Portuguese (Brazil), and Chinese (Simplified). If you want to try Technical Preview for personal use, visit Windows.com.
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Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise will work with most of the same devices and programs as Windows 8.1. In some cases, a device or program will require an update, or you may need to uninstall some programs and then reinstall them after installing the preview. Here are some things to consider:
For 64-bit installations, a small number of older PCs may be blocked from installation because they don't support CMPXCHG16b, PrefetchW, and LAHF/SAHF.
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Technical Preview is not supported on devices running Windows RT or Windows Phone.
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You can get to the administrative tools by pressing Windows key + X. You’ll see familiar tools such as Programs and Features, Mobility Center, Power Options, Event Viewer, Device Manager, and Computer Management.
Are there any deployment tools available to support the preview?
Because Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise is an early build, we don’t yet support deployment tools such as the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit and the Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK). We suggest that you install the preview directly on a PC in your test environment so you can explore the familiar UI and test your line-of-business apps.
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[NEWS] It looks like Windows 10 Insider Program is almost here!

just found this app in the store... http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/phone-insider/ed2b1421-6414-4544-bd8d-06d58ee402a5 published on 12/11/14
Looks like we will be seeing things soon on the Windows Technical Preview front!

And before anyone asks the obvious questions:
1) Can we hack this to get us new pre-release software?
No. It's pointing at the an Azure AD server that only allows for internal Microsoft domain users to sign in to it. It's also determining whether that user is in the Insiders program. Also, the web requests that show the available software and data to the user are authenticated requests which means that unless we have a valid auth token with Microsoft's Azure server they are using for this, we aren't getting anything.
It's assumed that they will possibly update this app before/on/maybe a little after the 21st and point it to the same server that's used to verify that your Live account is in the Windows Insider program (again, don't even think about logging in with your live account to this program because IT WILL NOT WORK).
I will say that this IS INDEED the app that will allow us to update to the Windows 10 for Phone Preview when it appears.

Damn I need to turn my Windows phone and check out that app in the store.
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I hope the older Lumias like 520/620 will be upgraded to windows 10, so there won't be a situation like when they introduced Win Phone 8 which wasn't available to Win 7 owners.

It will be for all devices as mentioned earlier

seems like there is also an update:
http://wmpoweruser.com/phone-inside...ng-out/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

surya467 said:
It will be for all devices as mentioned earlier
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Thank you! I really like my Nokia Lumia 620, also my relatives have 2 WinPhones. Hope MS will continue to follow "client oriented approach", only this can help it increase its marketshare.

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