Let's try and be ahead of the game this time. I will edit this post with information confirmed by credible sources when it becomes available.

Microsoft Official Windows 8 FAQ: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/faq

Windows 8 Release Candidate discussion thread: Here: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=24902

Windows 8 RC - General FAQ
When will the Windows 8 RC be released?
May 31st, 2012

Where will the Windows 8 RC be released?
Client: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/iso
Server: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/eval ... 70538.aspx

What's the build number of Windows 8 RC?
8400

Where's the Windows on ARM/Windows RT Release Candidate?
Only available to Microsoft and select hardware and software developers.

Can I install Windows 8 on a tablet?
You can install Windows 8 on x86/64 tablets only. You cannot install Windows RT on any ARM tablet, as it will only run on specific Microsoft-approved tablets.

Windows 8 RC - Hardware FAQ
What are the system requirements for Windows 8 RC?

Requirements found at the bottom of http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/iso

Why isn't the video driver working?
Are you trying to use a driver for Windows XP? If so, that's the problem. Microsoft re-wrote the display driver model, so only WDDM (Vista and later) drivers will work.


More to come as we learn information.

We will of course mirror all of the betas on BetaArchive for you as well. I imagine MS's servers will get quite slow as people download it.

Updated the FAQ; added two of what I guess will be the most asked things - Where to download Windows 8 and what the build number is.

The consumer preview will be mirrored to BA in about 10 minutes.

Updated once again to deal with the official release of the Release Candidate. Yes, I removed the Beta FAQ.