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Windows 7 beta available tomorrow: Only 2.5 million download slots available
crunchgear.com - 1/8/2009
Windows 7 beta available tomorrow: Only 2.5 million download slots available
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Better hurry up if you want to download the Windows 7 beta , since Microsoft is only allowing the first 2.5 million of you to try it out. Those of you with fancy TechNet and MSDN connections can grab it now; everyone else will have to wait till tomorrow, Friday, January 9. You should note ...
technet.microsoft.com - 1/9/2009
Windows 7 Beta Customer Preview
— technet.microsoft.com — You are willing to participate as an active beta tester and provide feedback to help us complete... Windows 7. You have an extra computer available to dedicate to testing beta software. You can back up your PC, install and reinstall Windows, and ... (more) Windows 7 Beta Customer Preview

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Microsoft.com - 1/8/2009
Welcome to Windows 7
— Microsoft.com — Over the past few years, you've asked us to make some changes to Windows. We listened closely.... Now it's time to share an early look at how we've used your feedback. Windows 7 is faster, more reliable, and makes it easier to do what you want. Both the ... (more) Welcome to Windows 7

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Microsoft’s Ballmer Announces Availability of Windows 7 Beta and Windows Live: Company ...
— microsoft.com — Make everyday tasks faster and easier. The more streamlined and intuitive design of Windows 7 is intended... to simplify the things people do every day on their PCs. Desktop improvements make using the PC easier and provide immediate access to the ... (more) Microsoft’s Ballmer Announces Availability of ...

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Mobility Site:  Windows 7 Beta Kicks Off Early– For Some of Us

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Windows 7 Beta Kicks Off Early– For Some of Us
Mobility Site — ... January 9. The following points are worth noting before you dedicate the time and bandwidth to downloading the software… You’ll need to be upgrading from Vista SP1, so XP devotees (like myself) need not apply. As this is a beta, do NOT run this as the sole OS on your sole PC. If you do, that’s your own problem. The beta will expire in August, and then you’ll have to buy a copy of Windows OS, just like the rest of us. (Source – CrunchGear) --- Related Articles at Mobility Site: ActiveSync ...

Microsoft Windows 7 Beta Download: Only 2.5 million slots
PR News: — ... only be 2.5 million slots. This download limit will likely run out fast so you will have to hurry up, the downloads start Friday, January 9. If you do not mind TechNet and MSDN connections then we hear that you can get it now. If you hate Vista and are not upgrading from Vista SP1 then you will not be able to use Windows 7 beta. This beta will expire in August, so if you do give it a try remember to come back and let us know what you think. Source: Read

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