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Microsoft announces Windows 7 Beta availability, downloads begin Friday
Gadgetell — ... version will be available in both the 32 and 64-bit version.  While it is not recommended that everyone download and install this, remember this is still beta and you may experience issues, it is important to point out that the ISO file will need to be burnt to a DVD.  Additionally, the beta will expire on August 1, 2009.  As for specs, you will need a minimum of a 1GHz processor, 1GB of memory and 16GB of hard drive space with DX9 graphics support. Read [Windows Team Blog] Full Story » | ...

Download Windows 7 Beta
D' Technology Weblog — ... Steve Ballmer finally announced and presented Windows 7 Beta, available as an ISO image in English, German, Japanese, Arabic, and Hindi, in 32-bit and 64-bit versions (except Hindi which will only be available in 32-bit). Once downloaded, you will be required to burn the ISO image to a DVD to install Windows 7. ...

Windows 7 beta available tomorrow: Only 2.5 million download slots available
CrunchGear — ... 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. ...

Windows 7 Beta Kicks Off Early– For Some of Us
Mobility Site — ... the Windows 7 beta, but do it fast as Microsoft is only allowing 2.5 million downloads of the new OS. If you have a TechNet or MSDN account you can get it already…as for the rank and file we all have to wait until tomorrow, Friday, January 9. ...

How to Get in on the Limited Windows 7 Beta 1 Download [Windows 7]
Lifehacker — ... Microsoft's handing out tomorrow, but there's a catch: it's only available to the first 2.5 million downloaders. Here's how to make sure you're one of them. According to Wired which pulled the details from this official Windows blog post you'll need to grab the download from a link on the ...

Windows 7 Beta Download Details and Limitations
I4U News — ... beta do not stop at the ISO image. You actually need to have a Windows Vista SP1 running that you can upgrade with the Windows 7 beta. You cannot upgrade XP or do a clean install with this release of Windows 7 beta. Microsoft gives you though the choice of downloading the 32-bit or the 64-bit version of Windows 7. Lastly the Windows 7 beta expires August 1st. So do not even think about using it for real work or storing your data under the beta. Above Windows 7 beta are via the Windows Team blog . Update: ...

Get Windows 7 Beta 1 Today (If You’re Lucky)
Technology - Channel Feed — So today’s the day when the first beta of Windows 7 is available, and if you want to try out Microsoft’s latest gem, you’d better pay attention to what Wired says. To make a long story short, the beta will be available only today, Windows 7 upgrades will only work with Vista SP1, and you’ll need to register to get a product key. The ISO is estimated to be 2.5 to 3.5GB in size. But good luck. I’ve tried visiting Wired’s source, a post on the Official Windows Blog, and I’ve also tried visiting the Windows 7 page to get the download link. Wired warned ...