arstechnica.com - 1/8/2009
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Users having trouble getting beta keys for Windows 7 can rest easy. Microsoft is aware of the problem and is working on getting it fixed. Read More...
technet.microsoft.com - 1/9/2009
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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 ...
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Windows 7 Beta Customer Preview
Microsoft.com - 1/8/2009
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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 ...
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Welcome to Windows 7
bits.blogs.nytimes.com - 1/9/2009
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Windows 7 beta key troubles being reported
TG Daily - All News —
... Software By Ars Technica Thursday, January 08, 2009 14:40 Redmond (WA) - Ars Technica is reporting that several Windows 7 beta users are able to download the software correctly, but are having trouble getting the 16-digit keys required to activate their version. Microsoft is working on correcting the problem. See Ars Technica . ...
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