It is easy to guess that the reason for this is an attempt to secure Windows 8 from pirates. Now when installing a Windows, the user must definitely enter the product key, and at this time the computer must have a connection to the Internet (I wonder how those who have no Internet or those who have to work first to make the necessary settings in the system ?). Without this, the user simply will simply be able to install Windows 8.
Further news, as it seems to me, loses touch with its very first part (that the installation will not be possible without checking the key): It is reported that after installing Windows 8 will be completed, a connection to the corresponding servers will be established and if It was found that the data entered does not correspond to real or have been stolen by anyone, then Windows 7 changes will occur with Windows: a black background of the desktop with a message about the need to use only legal software. In addition, it is also reported that spontaneous reboots or shutdowns of the computer are also possible.
The last points, of course, are unpleasant. But, as far as I see from the text of the news for those most guys that you are engaged in a burglary of Windows, these innovations should not much to overshadow life - anyway, access to the system will have something to do with it. On the other hand, it seems that this will not be the only similar innovation. As far as I remember, Windows 7 also "broke" exclusively to the production of normal options and very many users who preferred to install the illegal version had to often contemplate the mentioned black screen.
I, in turn, expect when I can officially download my licensed Windows on October 8 - see what she carries in himself. Windows 8 Consumer Preview has not been installed, it is familiar with it only for other people's reviews.