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Windows 7 makes a return, available until January 24
Gadgetell — ... enormous surge in demand, the download experience was not ideal so we listened and took the necessary steps to ensure a good experience. We have clearly heard that many of you want to check out the Windows 7 Beta and, as a result, we have decided remove the initial 2.5 million limit on the public beta for the next two weeks (thru January 24th). During that time you will have access to the beta even if the download number exceeds the 2.5 million unit limit. Read [Windows Team Blog]   Full Story ...

Windows 7 Public Beta 1 Live Now! - Microsoft removes 2.5 million limit
D' Technology Weblog — ...  the Windows 7 Public Beta 1, I just checkd the official Microsoft site, it’s now up and running. Due to enormous surge in demand, Microsoft have decided to remove the initial 2.5 million limit on the public beta for the next two weeks (thru January 24th). During that time you’ll have access to the beta even if the download number exceeds the 2.5 million unit limit, reports Brandon. ...

Windows 7: 2.5m Download Limit Removed
Geek In Disguise — ... The Windows guys listened and my pal Brandon wrote a post on their team blog yesterday saying Here’s where we stand. Given the unprecedented demand for Windows 7 has led the team to remove the previous limit of 2.5 million downloads they had set. They’ve now extended the download to two weeks (until Jan 24th) so if you still haven’t managed to get it and want to, that should leave plenty of time. I’m “upgrading” every machine in the house and encouraging all of my friends to do the same. ...

So how’s that Windows 7 beta treating you?
CrunchGear — ... that some of you have—you should know that Microsoft is trying to make this whole experience work as smoothly as possible. ...

Microsoft Gets the Message on the Windows 7 Beta Download
Alice Hill's Real Tech News - Independent Tech — ... ), Microsoft has backtracked. You’ll recall how overloaded the servers were when the Windows 7 beta went live, as many rushed to download it. In a blog post , Microsoft said: Due to an enormous surge in demand, the download experience was not ideal so we listened and took the necessary steps to ensure a good experience. We have clearly heard that many of you want to check out the Windows 7 Beta and, as a result, we have decided remove the initial 2.5 million limit on the public beta for the next two weeks (thru January 24th). During that time you will have access to the beta ...

Microsoft temporarily removes Windows 7 Beta download limit
Engadget — ... Good news, Windows 7 fanatics -- Microsoft has decided to nix that 2.5 million download limit in order to a) calm everyone down and b) enable its servers to relax just a wee bit. After the Windows 7 Beta download was launched, it took just hours to bring ...

Download Microsoft Windows 7 Beta
Technology - Channel Feed — ... Jason wrote on the Microsoft Weblog that Windows 7 Beta is now available to Microsoft Partner Program. On Jan 9, 2009, Microsoft Windows 7 Beta became available to all beta testers of the world with a catch that only 2.5 million complete downloads will be allowed (or something of that kind). But now, unlimited number of people can download Windows 7 Beta from their website until 24th Jan, 2009 according to the Windows 7 Team blog. If you want to try the beta software, be warned about the ...

Windows 7 Beta Downloads Available Through Feb. 10 [Windows 7]
Gizmodo — ... Even though the Windows Team said they were removing the download cap on Windows 7 until Jan. 24, they didn't mean downloads would end on Jan. 24. Windows 7 will ...