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Ballmer: Windows is Still Relevant
Bits — Steven A. Ballmer, Microsoft’s chief executive, began the year of Windows 7 Wednesday night at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. After a tepid response to Windows Vista, which was introduced just two years ago, Microsoft wants to assert that a new version of Windows is something computer users should get excited about. Mr. Ballmer announced that a beta, or test, version of the new operating system will be available to the public this Friday. (It will be at Microsoft.com/windows7 ). The final release is still nearly a year away. In an interview before his speech ...

Ballmer: Windows 7 Beta is Out
Technologizer — Steve Ballmer has made it official: the public beta of Windows 7 has begun. On Friday, the beta will be available worldwide at the Windows 7 web site , and at his keynote at CES Wednesday night he urged everybody to download it. TechNet, MSDN, and TechBeta customers will get access starting tonight. So if you’re lucky enough to have access to those, run — don’t walk — to Microsoft’s website before their servers crash under whats probably going to be a tidal wave of curious techies…

CES 2009: Ballmer announces Windows 7 Beta
Redmond Pie — In his first keynote address at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer announced the beta availability of the Windows 7 operating system as well as the availability of the latest version of the Windows Live, a suite of personal communications services and applications. The beta version of Windows 7, Microsoft’s next-generation PC operating system, can be downloaded today by MSDN, TechBeta and TechNet customers. Consumers who want to test-drive the beta will be able to download it ...

Microsoft’s Ballmer Announces Availability of Windows 7 Beta and Windows Live
Bink.nu — In a keynote address at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer announced the beta availability of the Windows 7 operating system as well as the availability of the latest version of the Windows Live, a suite of personal communications services and applications. “I’m thrilled to announce the availability of the Windows 7 beta, which is on track to deliver simplicity and reliability,” Ballmer said. “Windows 7 and Windows Live are part of an incredible pipeline of consumer technology that is making it easier than ever for people to communicate, share and ...

Microsoft announces Windows 7 Beta Download to start this Week in CES Keynote
I4U News — Microsoft announces Windows 7 Beta Download to start this Week in CES Keynote Posted on Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:02:25 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr More CES 2009 News News Microsoft announces Windows 7 Beta Download to start this Week in CES Keynote If you did not catch Steve Ballmer doing his Microsoft CES 2009 keynote, youd did not miss anything especially if you have read the leaked Microsoft keynote agenda . As expected Steve Ballmer announced the beta availability of the Windows 7 operating system as well as the availability of the latest version of the Windows Live. The Windows 7 beta can be ...

Windows 7 beta goes public January 9th
Gear Live — During the kickoff Microsoft keynote that marks the start CES, Steve Ballmer announced that Windows 7 beta is available starting today for TechNet and MSDN subscribers. Nothing too exciting there for the average Joe, we know, which is why we were excited when he also mentioned that the ...

Windows 7 Beta
GregAshbaugh.com — Microsoft today announced the official beta version of Windows 7. Starting this Friday, people can download the beta at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows7 Until now there have been a couple versions that have been leaked around the net, most easily obtained via Torrents. There has been speculation that Microsoft intentionally leaked early version to create buzz. If you’re an MSDN subscriber, Windows 7 Beta is available immediately. Window 7 Beta availability screenshot from my MSDN account I haven’t played around with it yet, ...

Microsoft Windows 7 Beta download available tomorrow
Obsessable News Feed — In Microsoft's keynote last night at CES 2009, Steve Ballmer announced that Windows 7 Beta would be available for download on Friday. In Microsoft's keynote last night at CES 2009, Steve Ballmer announced that Windows 7 Beta would be available for download on Friday via http://www.microsoft.com/windows7. The download is available today for all MSDN, TechBeta and TechNet customers. You can read Microsoft's full press release about the announcement here. Microsoft is limiting downloads of the beta to the first 2.5 million downloads, so if you're interested in trying ...

Windows 7 Public Beta on Friday: Microsoft
Alice Hill's Real Tech News - Independent Tech — steveballmerces2009.jpg By Michael Santo Editor-in-Chief, RealTechNews Much like a Steve Job-less Macworld seemed to launch a new era, so did a Bill Gates-less CES, with CEO Steve Ballmer giving the keynote. And, as they had no DRM-less iTunes-like announcement to make, Ballmer had to make due with talking about Windows 7, and a public beta on Friday. That is, of course, assuming those interested haven’t already downloaded it via P2P networks already.“I really believe that Windows 7 is the best operating system we’ve ever developed. I encourage you all to get out and download it.” said Ballmer. Personally, you ...

Microsoft Unveils Official Windows 7 Beta
GEARFUSE — [image] Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer used his keynote at CES to deliver some exciting news about Windows 7 . As of today, the beta will be available for download and installation from MSDN and other sources. The files will be available for download starting tomorrow, January 9th. Says Ballmer of the occasion: “I’m thrilled to announce the availability of the Windows 7 beta, which is on track to deliver simplicity and reliability,” Ballmer said. “Windows 7 and Windows Live are part of an incredible pipeline of consumer technology that is making it easier than ever for people to communicate, share and get ...

Microsoft Announcements at CES
dailywireless.org — In a keynote address at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced the beta availability of the Windows 7 operating system as well as the availability of the latest version of the Windows Live, a suite of personal communications services and applications. ...

Getting ready for Windows 7 beta 1 - FAQ
Hardware 2.0 — Q: What are the system requirements for Windows 7 beta 1? The same as for Vista. Put simply you need:  - 1GHz CPU  - 1GB of RAM  - 16GB of free hard drive space  - 128MB of graphics memory on a card that supports DirectX 9 or higher You also need a DVD writer drive and a program that allows you to burn discs from .ISO files (such as ImgBurn ...

Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 BETA – Includes enhancements for Windows 7-based computers
Bink.nu — We are pleased to announce the Windows Home Server Power Pack 3 Beta which improves the Windows Home Server experience with Windows 7 and Windows Media Center by providing the following new features: Backup and restore of computers running Windows 7, Windows 7 Libraries integration, enhancements for Windows Media Center, and better support for netbook computers. If you are running Windows 7 on your home computer and are a current Windows Home Server user, we need your help!Windows 7 Backup & ...

Microsoft Windows 7 officially launches
SlashGear — It feels like its been a long path to Windows 7; close to a year ago today we were looking at early screenshots of Vista’s replacement, and the months in-between have been punctuated with test builds, broad RC distribution, eight million beta testers and tentative enthusiasm.  Now, October 22nd 2009, Microsoft have officially launched Windows 7. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer took to the stage in New York City this morning to explain that beta testers in 200 countries used an OS developed by 3,000 engineers.  Three key versions of Windows 7 are on offer, Home ...

Press Release: AT&T Unwraps New Suite of 3G Mobile Broadband Netbooks for Holiday Season
MobileBurn.com — $199 Pricing After Rebate Online and in AT Stores Nationwide; AT Mobile Broadband Data Plan Drops to $35/Month; Devices Feature New Windows 7 Operating System DALLAS, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As gift givers make their lists and check them twice, AT * is stocking its shelves with the latest in ultra-portable, ultra-connected devices - two new netbooks that feature built-in access to the nation's fastest 3G network and the largest  Wi-Fi network in the U.S., and include the new Microsoft Windows® 7 operating system. AT * today announced its holiday lineup of mobile broadband-enabled netbooks will be available ...