blog.wired.com - 1/13/2009
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If you missed out on this weekend’s mad scramble for the first public release of Windows 7 beta 1 , fear not, Microsoft has changed its plan and removed the initial 2.5 million user limit. Instead, Windows 7 beta 1 is now available to everyone through January 24th.
The release of ...
blogs.msdn.com - 1/13/2009
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blogs.msdn.com —
It’s great to see Windows 7 Beta finally
released to the world! We're very proud of what...
has been accomplished over the last months; in many ways, it sets a new quality bar for a beta operating system release. Building on top of the Windows Vista ...
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The Bumper List of Windows 7 Secrets
i.gizmodo.com - 1/13/2009
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i.gizmodo.com —
You've been thinking about installing Windows 7 Beta
1 now that it's totally available to anyone ....
Well, here's our complete guide to grabbing, installing and playing with Windows 7—it's (mostly) painless, so no excuses! Are You Ready? First ...
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How to Get, Install and Play With Windows 7, Pain Free ...
crave.cnet.co.uk - 1/9/2009
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crave.cnet.co.uk —
Laptops Microsoft has confirmed to CNET UK that
it will be providing a version of Windows 7...
specifically developed for netbooks and sub-notebook computers, as well as at least one version for consumers, and one for enterprise users. The confirmation ...
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Confirmed: Windows 7 'netbook edition' - Crave at CNET UK
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Windows 7 Beta Preview for the Masses
Webmonkey —
... with Windows XP and whether Windows 7, with its Internet Explorer 8, is (finally) the version that will allow us all to finally ditch Internet Explorer 6 support once and for all. I’m leaning towards it being better for doing its thing well: launching applications safely, reliably and without hassle.
Head over to Microsoft’s Windows 7 beta site to grab yourself your own key and leave your comments below.
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Rumor: Windows 7 Release Candidate Due May 5
Webmonkey —
... May 5 when the download will likely be available direct from Microsoft.
Of course there’s a good chance that Windows 7 RC 1 will turn up on a BitTorrent server near you well before its official release.
As for the final release, Microsoft still isn’t talking, but Microsoft expert, Mary Jo Foley, says an October release is likely.
See Also:
Windows 7 Will Be Less Annoying Than Vista
After Bumpy Windows 7 Beta Launch, Microsoft Ditches Download Limits
Microsoft Shows ...
Windows 7 Release Candidate Hits the Streets
Webmonkey —
... If the public beta release of Windows 7 earlier this year is any indicator, we should expect a huge flood of interest at Microsoft’s download site as soon as the new software is available. ...
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