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    Windows 10 Technical Preview

    Windows 10 Technical Preview
    Windows 10 Technical Preview for Enterprise is an early look at some of the features and functionality in store for Windows 10, the next version of the Windows client operating system.

    This is an early build, provided to enable IT Professionals to get a feel for how Windows 10 will meet the needs of enterprise users, and is not recommended for use as your primary operating system for software development at this time.