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February 29, aka Leap Day, is more a numerical oddity than your prototypical holiday. But Microsoft decided this year to throw a little party on that day by releasing the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. The first public beta of the new operating system is a radical departure from any Windows we've ever seen. In fact, getting used to the new "Metro" interface may require unlearning ingrained Windows behaviors. But the payoff could be worth it: According to PCWorld Senior Editor Jason Cross, who has been buried in the Windows 8 beta for the last several days, "It doesn't take long...before you're using new shortcuts and flying around the OS like an old pro." Want to get a sense of what Microsoft has brewing? Check out "Windows 8 Consumer Preview: A Visual Tour" to see if you want to take the leap and download the beta for yourself. --Editorial Director Steve Fox Top Stories Windows 8 Consumer Preview: A Visual Tour Windows 8 has come a long way since the Developer Preview last year. 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