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Welcome to Windows 7
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 everyday things and the killer "is that ...
Download the Windows 7 Beta
microsoft.com — Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of "touch," may require advanced or additional hardware. You'll need a system recovery disk (and know how to use it). You're [almost] ... (more) Download the Windows 7 Beta
Information on Downloading and Installing Windows 7 Beta - Windows 7 Team Blog - The Windows ...
windowsteamblog.com — As of today, I am running the Windows 7 Beta on several different PCs including my laptop, my work PC, and my PC at home, which I upgraded recently to Windows 7 from Windows Vista SP1. (I’ll be outlining the PCs I’m using to test Windows 7 shortly.) ... (more) Information on Downloading and Installing Windows 7 ...
Update on Windows 7 Beta Availability - Windows 7 Team Blog - The Windows Blog
windowsteamblog.com — It is very disappointing for me to see that anouncement... If you people there in Microsoft couldn't estimate that there would be such big interest in the beta, how are you supposed to know what we want? Come on, instead of telling people about it on ... (more) Update on Windows 7 Beta Availability - Windows 7 ...
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Microsoft announces Windows 7 Beta Download to start this Week in CES Keynote
I4U News — ... . As expected Steve Ballmer announced the beta availability of the Windows 7 operating system as well as the availability of the latest version of the Windows Live. The Windows 7 beta can be downloaded today by MSDN, TechBeta and TechNet customers. If you are not a developer you can download the Windows 7 beta beginning January 9th on this site . Windows Live, the third leg of the Windows experience, has been bolstered with the newly released Windows Live Essentials, which includes popular services such as the PC Magazine Editor’s Choice award-winning Windows Live ...

Windows 7 beta goes public January 9th
Gear Live — ... beta is available starting today for TechNet and MSDN subscribers. Nothing too exciting there for the average Joe, we know, which is why we were excited when he also mentioned that the beta would also be publicly available beginning this Friday, January 9th. You’ll be able to grab either the 32-bit version, or the 64-bit version of the Windows 7 beta software if you are one of the first 2.5 million people to hit the download button. You just need to head to the Windows 7 product page to do so. Just be aware that the beta software will expire on August 1, 2009. ...

Windows 7 Beta
GregAshbaugh.com — Microsoft today announced the official beta version of Windows 7. Starting this Friday, people can download the beta at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows7 Until now there have been a couple versions that have been leaked around the net, most easily obtained via Torrents. There has been speculation that Microsoft intentionally leaked early version to create buzz. If you’re an MSDN subscriber, Windows 7 Beta is available immediately. Window 7 Beta availability screenshot from my MSDN account I ...

Windows 7 Public Beta on Friday: Microsoft
Alice Hill's Real Tech News - Independent Tech — ... talking about Windows 7, and a public beta on Friday. That is, of course, assuming those interested haven’t already downloaded it via P2P networks already.“I really believe that Windows 7 is the best operating system we’ve ever developed. I encourage you all to get out and download it.” said Ballmer. Personally, you might want to download it, but unless you’re somewhat of a techie, tread carefully. It is a beta after all. As I said, Windows 7 Beta 1 will be available at the Windows 7 website on Friday — but TechNet and MSDN users can get it now. Microsoft has said that ...

Microsoft Unveils Official Windows 7 Beta
GEARFUSE — ... for download starting tomorrow, January 9th. Says Ballmer of the occasion: “I’m thrilled to announce the availability of the Windows 7 beta, which is on track to deliver simplicity and reliability,” Ballmer said. “Windows 7 and Windows Live are part of an incredible pipeline of consumer technology that is making it easier than ever for people to communicate, share and get more done.” Ballmer also introduced Windows Live, a suite of productivity applications and synergistic bullshit. Link

Free Windows 7 Beta Download
Coated — ... What was unexpected is what followed where Ballmer indicated that a free download of Windows 7 Beta would be available to everyone starting Friday, January 9th. To get in on this free deal, you need to be one of the first 2.5 million people to download Windows 7 Beta from the Windows 7 Product Page. Once you get to the download page, you will have your choice of either the 32-bit or 64-bit version OS. One thing to note is that this is a beta copy so it will expire on August 1, 2009. ...

Microsoft Windows 7 officially launches
SlashGear — ... of Vista’s replacement, and the months in-between have been punctuated with test builds, broad RC distribution, eight million beta testers and tentative enthusiasm.  Now, October 22nd 2009, Microsoft have officially launched Windows 7. ...

Press Release: AT&T Unwraps New Suite of 3G Mobile Broadband Netbooks for Holiday Season
MobileBurn.com — ... responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier, from finding the documents you need, to playing music or video files. In particular, Windows 7 makes small netbook PCs easier to use because it puts less between you and what you want to do - less waiting, less clicking, less hassle connecting to networks. So you get the latest in reliability and responsiveness with the familiarity and compatibility of Windows. More details on Windows 7 can be found on Microsoft's site here: http://www.microsoft.com/windows7 Devices The Samsung Go Netbook weighs 2.8 pounds, ...

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