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Windows 7 beta in January?
A Microsoft developer blog makes it appear as if the test version is slated for January.
Windows 7 Beta 1 to arrive January 13? | Ed Bott’s Microsoft Report
blogs.zdnet.com — December 2nd, 2008 Windows 7 Beta 1 to arrive January 13? Posted by Ed Bott @ 4:21... pm Categories: Windows 7 Tags: Microsoft Windows 7 , Microsoft Corp. , Beta , DVD , Keith , Microsoft Windows , Operating Systems , Software , Ed Bott At the ... (more) Windows 7 Beta 1 to arrive January 13? | Ed ...
Windows 7: Simple vs. Easy
Windows 7: Simple vs. Easy
winsupersite.com — Windows 7 is simpler. But is it better? It seems like some of the changes are coming... at the cost of ease of use... (more) Windows 7: Simple vs. Easy
Windows 7 allows DirectX 10 acceleration on the CPU
Windows 7 allows DirectX 10 acceleration on the CPU
custompc.co.uk — Windows 7’s new WARP system can run Direct3D 10 and 10.1 on the CPU, doing away with... the need for a hardware 3D accelerator in some circumstances (more) Windows 7 allows DirectX 10 acceleration on the CPU
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Windows 7 Beta 1 Will Debut on January 13th [Windows 7]
Gizmodo — ... Combs backed up this information saying that they are aiming to have Windows 7 beta materials by January 13th 2009. Microsoft claims that they are still targeting "early 2009" for the wider beta (with the finished version following in mid-2009), but if you are willing to drop $99 to score one early, you will need to register for the MSDN Developer's Conference nearest you ASAP. [Bob's Blog and Keith Combs via Windows 7 Center via Digg and CNET] ...

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