<A href="http://news.techworld.com/operating-systems/3336248/microsoft-hints-at-windows-8-consumer-beta-in-february/?olo=rss" target="_blank">There are signs that Microsoft will announce the consumer beta of Win8 on Februrary 29 </A>during the Mobile World Congress trade show. This is not a "public beta", it will only be available to selected testers.