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crunchgear.com - 1/8/2009

Windows 7 beta available tomorrow: Only 2.5 million download slots available

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Better hurry up if you want to download 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. You should note ...

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