Can Windows 8 Consumwe Preview run the Windows Support Software from Bootcamp?

Hi guys,
I was wanting to install Windows for a long time for gaming compatibility (No other need for that rubbish) and I didn't want to buy Windows 7 so I thought maybe I could run the Windows 8 Consumer Preview instead as it is free (and probably a little bit more tolerable). But then I thought can it run the Windows Support Software from Bootcamp?
Please can you answer my question,
Many Thanks,
Louis Attfield

You really want to look at other threads. Not knowing what Mac all I can see is most things work the same or better but a few mostly minor won't.
Why not download burn and try and then tell us? one tip: the burn needs to be slowest reduced burn speed.
GPU and audio drivers you have to (Windows 7 also) uninstall Apple's and then install a proper driver.
Rubbish. Usually I just pass when I hear that word.

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