Windows 7 RC 1 now available for public consumption
Engadget — ... Looks like Microsoft decided to pull the trigger just a hair early on this one. Windows 7 Release Candidate 1 is now available to the public at large. If you haven't gotten your hands on it, now's your chance to try it out well into 2010. What are you ...

Microsoft Windows 7 Public RC goes live
Tech Ticker —   Its May 5 and as promised Microsoft has released the public RC version of Windows 7. Users can jump on the download link below to get their copy which will be valid till June 1, 2010. However, Microsoft will start crippling your OS experience by automatic bi-hourly shutdowns that will start from March 1. Download Page [Via Cnet] Advertisement: Samsung Hub - Everything Samsung! Submit to: ...

Windows 7 Release Candidate 1 Available Right Now [Windows 7 RC1]
Gizmodo — It's been rumored, it's been confirmed, and now it's here. Windows 7 Release Candidate, valid for a year. [Windows 7] ...

Windows 7 RC 1 hits a bit early
CrunchGear — Everybody put on their downloading hats! Windows 7 RC 1 has dropped, a little ahead of schedule even. It had a limited release already, but now it’s free as a bird and waiting for your click. What’s new? I don’t know, it isn’t finished downloading yet. Why don’t you ask again in the morning?

Windows 7 RC 1 available for Download now
I4U News — ... . You can download Windows 7 RC here . Posted on Tue, 5 May 2009 03:19:42 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Windows 7 RC Public Release - Download
D' Technology Weblog — So, its here just download, install and enjoy.  Public release of Windows 7 RC. Download: Windows 7 RC (Public) ...

Windows 7 RC1 download opens
Web User | News — ... was launched, and urged those planning to download it to be patient. You can download Windows 7 RC1 from the Microsoft website. However, Microsoft is advising that only confident surfers download the feature-complete version of its next operating system, as no technical support will be provided. Last week, Microsoft's Leila Martine said that Windows 7 RC1 was "not for the faint of heart". Unlike with the beta version, Microsoft has promised not to limit the number of people who can download RC1, and said it would be available until at least July 2009. The beta will ...

Windows 7 Release Candidate 1 now available for public download
Gadgetell — ... have to worry about not getting to that download first thing because unlike the previous beta that was limited and lots of people missed out on, this RC 1 version will be available for download through July 2009 and Microsoft will not be “limiting the number of product keys.” Sounds good, my install has already begun and will be hopefully be installed on my Eee PC a little later today.  Go, get your download, why are you still reading this? Download [Windows 7] Full Story » | Written by Robert ...

Windows 7 RC now available to all
SlashGear — Microsoft have released Windows 7 RC for general download, five days after MSDN and TechNet subscribers had access to the new OS.  Windows 7 RC will be available to download “at least” up until July 2009, and the install expires on June 1st 2010.  From March 1st 2010, however, any PC still running Windows 7 RC will start shutting down every two hours as a friendly “reminder” to invest in the official release. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 RC are available, together with five different ...

Windows 7 Release Candidate ready for download
Mobility Site — ... Yeap, you have a whole year to use it for free and decide if you are going to pay for the update to this beautiful version of Windows OS. The RC is the closest thing to the RTM Version, from now one we wont see any new features added but bug fixed. The RC can be downloaded in 5 different languages from here.  ...

Windows 7 RC1 Will Auto Shut Down Every Two Hours, Weeks Before Expiration [Damn It]
Gizmodo — ... the programs and data that you want to use. Really? Really guys? You know, if you wanted us to stop using RC1 on March 1, it'd be totally fine to just have it expire. That's cool. The trial's over, time to move on people. But turning the entire OS into a crippling piece of harassmentware? Way to turn something awesome into a huge douchebomb moment for yourselves. Anybody feeling brave enough to move their clocks up to March 1 to see what happens? [Microsoft via Giz AU] ...

Damn It, Windows 7 RC1 Will Auto Shut Down Every Two Hours After Expiration [Crazy But True]
Gizmodo — ... the programs and data that you want to use. Really? Really guys? You know, if you wanted us to stop using RC1 on March 1, it'd be totally fine to just have it expire. That's cool. The trial's over, time to move on people. But turning the entire OS into a crippling piece of harassmentware? Way to turn something awesome into a huge douchebomb moment for yourselves. Anybody feeling brave enough to move their clocks up to March 1 to see what happens? [Microsoft via Giz AU] ...

Damn It, Windows 7 RC1 Will Auto Shut Down Every Two Hours Before Expiration [Crazy But True]
Gizmodo — ... the programs and data that you want to use. Really? Really guys? You know, if you wanted us to stop using RC1 on March 1, it'd be totally fine to just have it expire. That's cool. The trial's over, time to move on people. But turning the entire OS into a crippling piece of harassmentware? Way to turn something awesome into a huge douchebomb moment for yourselves. Anybody feeling brave enough to move their clocks up to March 1 to see what happens? [Microsoft via Giz AU] ...

Damn It: Windows 7 RC1 Will Auto Shut Down Every Two Hours, Weeks Before Expiration [Crazy But True]
Gizmodo — ... the programs and data that you want to use. Really? Really guys? You know, if you wanted us to stop using RC1 on March 1, it'd be totally fine to just have it expire. That's cool. The trial's over, time to move on people. But turning the entire OS into a crippling piece of harassmentware? Way to turn something awesome into a huge douchebomb moment for yourselves. Anybody feeling brave enough to move their clocks up to March 1 to see what happens? [Microsoft via Giz AU] ...

Windows 7 RC1 Will Auto Shut Down Every Two Hours, Months Before Expiration [Windows 7]
Gizmodo — ... the programs and data that you want to use. Really? Really guys? You know, if you wanted us to stop using RC1 on March 1, it'd be totally fine to just have it expire. That's cool. The trial's over, time to move on people. But turning the entire OS into a crippling piece of harassmentware? Way to turn something awesome into a huge douchebomb moment for yourselves. Anybody feeling brave enough to move their clocks up to March 1 to see what happens? [Microsoft via Giz AU] ...

Windows 7 RC now available free, includes weird ticking time bomb
DVICE Atom Feed — ... perhaps Microsoft wants to give users a chance to offload their data if they don't plan to continue using Windows 7 after the trial period expires. This is a sneaky trick. Certainly hackers are already working on ways to circumvent this bi-hourly shutdown nonsense. But look on the bright side: you get to use Windows 7 free for 10 months, unfettered. Not as good as the 13 months we thought, but better than nothing. The next bomb to drop: pricing for a Windows 7. Microsoft Windows 7 RC download (available until July 1), via Gizmodo

Windows 7: Public RC is now available to download
PR News: — We can confirm to you that the wait is finally over. Microsoft have released their Windows 7 RC to the public and its available to download right now in a variety of languages. As reported by ArsTechnica, the RC is available for download in 32 and 64 bit versions. The beta keys Microsoft gave out during the beta are expected to work fine with the 7100 build. Microsoft have tried to calm the inevitable server stampede by stating: “It will be available at least through June 30, 2009, with no limits on the number of ...

Get your Microsoft Windows 7 Release Candidate…
Krunker — ... That’s right.. go get your Microsoft Windows 7 Release Candidate NOW folks. The RC build is now freely available from Microsoft’s website here - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx. Just get yourself a key (the old Beta keys will work just fine). I do recommend that you do a complete reinstall of the OS – although I’ve been successfully upgrading the OS from build to build since the Beta. ...

Gadgetell Guide: What to expect with Windows 7 RC1
Gadgetell — ... Ok, assuming you are still ready to check out Windows 7 RC1, if you have not gotten your download, then it may be a good time to get that started.  Here is the download link. [Download Windows 7 RC1] ...

Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo]
Gizmodo — ... $299). • Kingston Micro 4GB SDHC Flash Card for $7.99 plus free shipping (normally $11.99). • HHI iPhone iSolate Vibe Earphones for $4.99 (normally $7.99—use coupon code isolateiphone). • Plantronics Wired Stereo Mobile Headset for $7.99 plus free shipping (normally $17.48). Miscellaneous: • Bennoti Espresso/Cappuccino Coffee Maker for $59.99 (normally $169.99—valid today only). Hobomodo: • Windows 7 Release Candidate for $0. • Be On The Lookout! by Various Artists MP3s for ...

Windows 7 RC1: 10 Things You Need to Know [Windows 7 RC1]
Gizmodo — ... Right here! If you're at work, don't worry, you have until July to download it. From there, you'll need to burn the disc image to a DVD or copy it to a flash drive. From there, you can follow ...

Is Your PC Ready for Windows 7? This Tool Lets You Know
Today @ PC World — ... , which is also available as a free download . (The RC expires August 1, 2010.) After downloading and installing Upgrade Advisor, you'll see an opening screen that advises you to connect all of your external devices, such as hard drives, cameras, MP3 players, and so on: Is Your PC Ready for Windows 7? This Tool Lets You Know I ran the Upgrade Advisor on a 2-year-old Gateway MX8734 notebook that with a 1.6GHz Intel Pentium T2060 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive. This system runs Vista sluggishly-no surprise given the 1 gig of memory-and based on initial reports from ...

Can Your System Handle Windows 7?
The UberReview — ... Upgrade decisions typically involve a lot of what-ifs, more so if you are planning on upgrading to a release candidate. Obviously you are going to need to have a computer that at least meets the minimum specification requirements of Windows 7, but there is another aspect that many people do not think about when it comes to an upgrade, the hardware. If you drivers are not up to date or worse still if your hardware is not yet supported, it can really take the zing out of a shiny new operating system. ...

How To Install Windows 7 On Almost Any Netbook [How To]
Gizmodo — ... Downloading Windows 7 is a piece of cake. Just navigate to this page and download the 32-bit version. You'll need to get a free Windows Live ID if you don't already have one, but this takes about two minutes. ...

Prepare to upgrade: Windows 7 Beta will turn into nagware on June 1, 2009
Gadgetell — ... upgrade from the beta version of Windows 7 to the latest RC.  Instead they must do a clean install, which means backing up their data as well as reinstalling any programs.  In other words, the process may take a little time so better get started now before your computer begins going crazy and turning off every few hours. Additionally, the RC also has an expiration date, however we have plenty of time before that is set to turn into nagware and then expire. Download: [Windows 7 Release Candidate] Full Story ...

Testing Windows 7 on an Asus EEE PC 1000HE netbook
Gadgetell — ... message from Windows - a nice change over Vista’s constant nagging.  Overall, I am fairly impressed with how the netbook is handling Windows 7, especially since RC 1 is the Ultimate version with Windows Media Center.  If Windows 7 runs this well on a netbook, I can only imagine what it could do on full-sized laptops and desktops.  I think I’ll definitely be looking to purchase the full version of Windows 7 when it is released. Download: [Windows 7 RC] Full Story » | Written by Merlyn ...

Windows 7 release for 22 October
Web User | News — Windows 7 Microsoft will release Windows 7, the latest version of its operating system, on 22 October. The pre-Halloween date is ahead of expectations and comes in time for the traditional pre-Christmas consumer spending spree. Windows 7 will replace Windows Vista, which was released at the beginning of 2007. Last month the software giant made available for public download, inviting feedback from testers. You can download Windows 7 RC1 from the Microsoft website. Microsoft had previously said Windows 7 would launch "no later than January 2010", but ...

Windows 7 Versus Mac OS X Leopard: The Feature-by-Feature Showdown [Lifehacker Faceoff]
Lifehacker — ... and the feature-complete release candidate is available as a free download , it's time to put it through its paces: as compared to the current state of the Mac. Oh, I know: the Mac versus PC debate is so played out. Perhaps, but dumb commercials aside, if you're deciding between buying a Mac or a PC in the coming months, it helps to know what you're getting from one or the other. I ...

PicoPlay Is a Lightweight, Minimalist Audio Player [Downloads]
Lifehacker — ... and the feature-complete release candidate is available as a free download , it's time to put it through its paces: as compared to the current state of the Mac. ...

Upcoming Tech That Will Rock Your World [Upgrades]
Lifehacker — ... for multi-tasking, previewing, and managing several windows. Windows 7 will be available in stores on October 22nd, but unlike any other item on this list, the release candidate is available as a free download right now for anyone to install and try out, no invites required. If you do, be sure to check out out our ...

Windows 7 Beta bi-hourly shutdowns begin from today
Tech Ticker —   A quick reminder to all those still running a beta copy of Windows 7: Microsoft’s way of saying to install the RC build begins from today. The bi-hourly shutdown torture is now underway and will be done till the beta expires on Aug 1, 2009. The easy and logical way out is to grab a RC version and install it or downgrade yourself to the previous OS. Download Windows 7 RC [Thanks, Mark!] Share on: ...

Windows 7 Beta Shutdowns Begin Today [Windows 7]
Lifehacker — ... , which is Microsoft's way of reminding you to install their Windows 7 Release Candidate at least until March 1, 2010, when your PC starts the bi-hourly shutdowns once more. In the meantime, check out ...

Windows 7 RTM Build 7600.16385 DVD ISO Download Links
Techlivez.com — ... x64 File: 7600.16385.090713-1255_x64fre_client_en-us_Retail_Ultimate-GRMCULXFRER_EN_DVD.iso Download Windows 7 RTM torrent from Deposit Files x64 As reported by Mydigitallife, these are the repacked ISO files with boot loader from Windows 7 Build 7600.16384, as the  original RTM released by Microsoft includes some unique identifier codes to trace the leakage of RTM and downloaders. Official Release candidate from Microsoft Website Minimum system requirements for Windows 7 32 bit ...