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Submission + - Windows 8 Developer Preview to be released later t (msdn.com)

Submitted by Retron on Tuesday September 13, 2011 @03:14PM

Retron writes: Although various leaked versions of Windows 8 have been floating around the Net for the past few months, Microsoft will release an official developer preview later today. The options include x86, x64 and x64 with developer tools and sample applications, all in ISO format. Upgrades from Windows 7 aren't supported, so best to use a VM or spare partition.

Submission + - Ice Ace permafrost found in Poland (google.com)

Submitted by Retron on Tuesday August 10, 2010 @03:17PM

Retron writes: The AFP reports that geologists got an unexpected result when drilling a borehole in Poland — they came across permafrost buried 350 metres below ground. The permafrost is reckoned to date back to the last ice age.

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