Windows 8 RTM was released just a few days ago and its arrived on the world’s network of file sharing and torrent sites already. The version of Windows in question is the Windows 8 Enterprise N package.
“It looks like our first leak has occurred, as Windows 8 Enterprise N has appeared on torrenting sites and has been confirmed by several that it’s the real deal,” said winbeta.org in a post earlier today.
According to Microsoft’s release schedule the first downloads of any form of Windows 8 aren’t due until August the 15th:
Microsoft always encourages users to download it from their sites for a couple of reasons. The first obviously being that you would have to own a legitimate copy to do it that way, the second because who knows what a torrent “contributor” might decide to add to the Windows 8 torrents uploaded to the web. Some Torrents are renowned for being packed full of malware, spyware and often serious viruses, so all we can say is sometimes you get more than you bargain for with “free stuff”.
Microsoft declined to comment on the leak, but one thing is sure, they definitely will not be at all surprised. In fact as of late Microsoft seems to have been relatively contempt with piracy arguing people pirating Windows mean they still use Windows which is good for Microsoft’s reputation.
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