Microsoft Windows 8 install attempt

I finally decided to install the Windows 8 OS prerelease on my desktop today but that ended in failure after 3 attempts of trying the install and 3 attempts at failing because it required some form of validation other then the product key I gave up. Right before going to bed I got an idea that makes me wonder. Should  I attempt to see if the lack of internet connection is what caused the failure but i find it odd that the lack of internet will hault an install unless Windows 8 is like diablo 3 and always requires an internet connection. If anyone has any ideas on this please leave it in the comments.

Quick post about cell phone problems

The past few months have been a constant disappoint when it comes to my 4G HTC inspire (or which ever phone model it is) and it's ability to connect to the internet, or lack there of. I finally decided that I needed my 4G phone to be more then just a texting/calling/camera device. I went to the AT&T store just up the road with all intentions of upgrading it but realized I still had some sort of attachment to this phone. I asked the lady about the upgrade anyways but that wasn't worth the time it took to ask the question because she was just a sales lady. The tech she transferred me to was nice enough to go more in depth and find out that I still had my 3G sim card from my last phone in my slightly newer 4G phone. Turns out that's a bad idea. Moral to the story retail stores for AT&T aren't the place to go just head to the nearest actual AT&T store. They can be nicer and are a lot more helpful...at least this time around.
Also on a side note getting mad at the person helping you never works to your benefit. The woman that was across the room was a complete nuisance I felt bad for the associate help her.  If any of this helped you out please share it with people you and techs you meet the are having this issue.