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Microsoft offers Vista users something beta
GMSV — ... : You’ll have to be one of the first 2.5 million people in line for the limited release. The hardware requirements are the same as Vista’s, but you can upgrade to the beta only from Vista SP1, not Windows XP. The beta will expire on Aug. 1. And the usual caveats apply it is a beta with all the associated bug potential, so you’ll want to find a non-mission-critical machine for the installation. Tempted to try it, or are you content to let someone else hammer on it first ? ...

Reasons not to download Windows 7 Beta: data loss when expires
PR News: — ... Windows 7 Beta. We all know that a beta version is all about finding bugs, and as good as Windows 7 sounds, there could still be a potential of data loss. I share the same views as ZDNet.com, I do not like taking risks, and the idea of losing data is something that I am not prepared to do. Another reason not to download the OS is the fact that if you are still running XP, you might have some trouble finding drivers for your hardware, so that it will run on Windows 7. Read full article

Linkpost | 1.9.2009
TechBlog — ... January 09, 2009 Linkpost | 1.9.2009 • Reasons to skip Microsoft's Windows 7 Beta download - It expires in August, but Microsoft is also saying it may not ship this year? You better hope there's a second beta if it doesn't . . .  • ...

Windows 7 Beta Download: How to Get It and Should You Upgrade
The Inquisitr » Technology — ... the software. There is also no direct technical support available, and you may encounter some compatibility issues with older hardware and software. Windows 7 Beta: Should I Upgrade? So given all of that, is it worth the upgrade to Windows 7 beta? It’s still early to have any solid impressions or definitive answers, but we’ve culled a few worthwhile opinions on both sides from around the Web. Check out these views and decide for yourself. • Reason’s to Skip Microsoft’s Windows 7 Beta Download — ZDNet’s Sam Diaz ...