I downloaded the Windows 8 Consumer Preview today, a day after it was released. I succeeded in getting it installed on an Oracle VirtualBox version 4.1.8. It was a fairly painless exercise.
It is quite a challenge getting used to the absence of the start button. I dug up the following shortcuts that make it easier for me to navigate this new O/S:
Peek into Desktop >> Win + ,
Start Narrator >> Win + Enter
List of Narrator Commands >> Win + ALT + F1
Stop Narrator >> Win + ALT + ESC
All Charms >> Win + C
Search Charm >> Win + Q
Share Charm >> Win + H
Start Charm >> Win
Device Charm >> Win + K
Settings Charm >> Win + I
Multiple Display Options >> Win + P
Search Apps >> Win + Q
Windows Explorer on Desktop >> Win + E
Search Settings >> Win + W
Search Files >> Win + F
Show Desktop >> Win + D
Start Button Functionality >> Win + X
Close an app >> Win + F4
Cycle through notifications >> Win + V
Cycle through applications >> Win + Tab
Toggle AppBar >> Win + Z
Swap from a snapped app to full screen >> Win + J
I'll update this list as I learn more. Meantime, enjoy !!!
March 17, 2012 - Found this great article on "Windows 8 How To": http://blogs.msdn.com/b/alfredth/archive/2012/03/10/dr-z-s-windows-8-how-tos.aspx
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