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Windows 7 Beta Now Public
Tech Blog — ... According to a new press release, "Microsoft is making this pre-release version of Windows 7 available to the first 2.5 million people who download." Download page. ...

Windows 7 Beta Now Available to Everyone [Microsoft]
Gizmodo — ... The free Windows 7 Beta has gone live for the first 2.5 million downloaders. Keep in mind that the beta will expire on August 1st, so you will need to reinstall a commercial version. ...

Windows 7 Beta Available for you to Hurry Up and Wait
jkOnTheRun — ... Microsoft released Windows 7 for public beta today and it’s limited to the first 2.5 million people. You can find the download here on Microsoft’s site for either 32- or 64-bit. Actually, you can find the link to the download to be precise. Folks all over the CES show venue, on Twitter and Facebook are reporting that it’s difficult to actually get the bits for the beta. Either everyone’s trying at once or the servers are taking more of a beating than Mike Tyson in his last boxing match. ...

Link To Public Download of Windows 7
Geek In Disguise — ... Our TechNet site is where you’ll be able to grab the Windows 7 beta today and most importantly your product key. Be sure to keep checking back there. I expect it to be on ...

Windows 7 public beta available NOW
Tech Digest — ... Thought you might like a heads-up that the Windows 7 beta is available for download right now. I'm pleasantly surprised, I was expecting more like sometime this evening. Of course, you can't get near the download page right now, because it's so busy. Don't worry, within an hour, it'll be all over Bittorrent. A quick recap, for those of you who didn't see this post. Windows 7 is Microsoft's new OS, and they're looking at a release somewhere in the second half of this year. This is a public beta, which means that it's unsupported. If it screws up your PC, then you've got ...

Windows 7 Beta goes public
Engadget — ... But this time, you don't have to head over to your favorite torrent tracker to get it. Microsoft just began its Windows 7 Beta Customer Preview Program, which means you can head on over to your favorite internet, download the ISO, burn a DVD and start ...

Windows 7 Beta Download just started and Servers are overloaded
I4U News — ... News Windows 7 Beta Download just started and Servers are overloaded Microsoft launched the download of the public beta of Windows 7. You can download it here . The link to the download has not even been published where Microsoft said it would and the servers are already not responding when you hit the download. So you need patience to get your hands on a ISO image of Windows 7 beta. Read this details we published if ...

Download Windows 7 Public Beta
SolSie.com — Later today Friday, Microsoft will release Windows 7 Beta to the public. Microsoft said the company is aiming to have several million testers for the beta version. And users should expect to see only 1 Beta version and subsequent release candidate versions prior to the final release (hopefully sometime in late 09).  You can go HERE to watch few teasing videos and download the Beta later. (alternative Link) ...

Better hurry: Windows 7 beta now online
CrunchGear — Here’s the Windows 7 beta download link. Go crazy, but not too crazy you don’t want to put an eye out or anything.

Frustration as Windows 7 Beta Download Goes Live
Alice Hill's Real Tech News - Independent Tech — ... Steve Ballmer, during Microsoft’s CES Keynote, announced that the beta of Windows 7 was open to developers in certain programs (MSDN, Technet, etc.). This morning, as promised, Microsoft has opened up the Windows 7 beta to anyone who wants to download it. Perhaps I should rephrase that sentence however. Rather than being available to anyone who “wants to download it,” the Windows 7 beta is available to those who can squeeze into the line and “manage” to download it. The site is here , and you will likely get a message that says “Server is too busy” at least once. Why the big ...

Windows 7 Beta Download Available; Waiting for Product Keys [Windows 7]
Lifehacker — ... web site: Partners with a MSDN or TechNet subscription can download Windows 7 Beta now. All other partners can download Windows 7 Beta starting January 9, 2009 at 12:00 P.M. Pacific Time. Keep checking the Windows 7 beta page to get more info on key availability. Thanks Joe and all the commenters who helped us clarify this post!

Windows 7 Beta Available Pulled; "No ETA" on Product Keys [Windows 7]
Lifehacker — ... that without an official Windows 7 product key, you can extend the trial from 30 to 120 days using the slmgr -rearm command. If you're still hot to snag one of those 2.5M licenses, keep checking the Windows 7 beta page to get more info on key availability. Thanks Joe and all the commenters who helped us clarify this post!

Microsoft stopped Windows 7 beta Download
I4U News — ... the Windows 7 beta download and posted this message: "Thanks for your interest in the Windows 7 Beta. The volume has been phenomenal -- we’re in the process of adding more servers to handle the demand. We’re sorry for the delay and we’ll re-post the Beta as soon as we can ensure a quality download experience." There is no new release date and time given when Microsoft will commence the Windows 7 beta download. You can check if the Windows 7 beta is available again on this page . Do not forget to ...

Windows 7 Beta Download available again
I4U News — ... News Windows 7 Beta Download available again My ping tool just showed an update on the Microsoft Windows 7 public beta download page . Maybe Microsoft did not do anything to enhance its download servers and just hopes less people try to download Windows 7 beta today as it is Saturday. So if you still want to spend your weekend hunting for drivers that work with Windows 7 beta go get the .ISO file now. As ...

Windows 7 is Back on the Menu
jkOnTheRun — ... , but we’re hearing reports that things are humming along nicely now in Redmond. Here’s the link in case you missed it: you can find both the 32- and 64-bit versions. Early reports of installs and impressions exceed what we saw in the earlier build. Folks appear happy about the lighter overall footprint and cleaned-up UI. I’m on EV-DO and have to wait until I get home before I download, so someone save me a spot in the download line. Thanks! ...

Windows 7 Beta Available, Again!
Today @ PC World — ... Microsoft's complete collection of Windows 7 news, videos, Q&As, and official download information. • Windows 7 beta TechNet download page The official download site for Windows 7 via Microsoft's TechNet Evaluation Center. All About Windows 7 Beta Here are some stories that may help paint a better picture of the Windows 7 beta operating system and what you can expect to experience: • ...

Microsoft extends Windows 7 beta downloads to February 10
Engadget — ... decided to extend the beta download period to February 10th. That's the second extension we've gotten from Redmond -- the company says that interest is so high in 7 that it doesn't want anyone to miss out. So what are you waiting for? Hit the read link for the download and then snuggle up with our detailed install round-up and hands-on impressions while your bits tumble in. [Via Computerworld] Read - Post on Windows Team Blog Read - Windows 7 download page Filed under: Desktops, Laptops Microsoft ...