blogs.zdnet.com - 12/27/2008
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I have to thank Santa for leaving me a copy of Windows 7 beta 1 in my stocking for Christmas Day. This beta (build 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400) should be the first and only beta from Microsoft of Windows 7, and I'm pleased to report that it's a good one.
Windows 7 Beta Review
burnoutpc.com 12/29/2008 — The first beta of Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 7 operating system, the successor to Windows Vista, will be released to the public for beta testing in January. We were able to get our hands on the public beta that will be released for general download sometime in January 2009. Windows 7 ...
Windows 7 Beta Hits BitTorrent —
Digital Trends
It was just back in October that Microsoft released pre-beta code of its forthcoming Windows 7 OS to developers at its Professional Developers Conference. An official beta release is due early in 2009, with the final OS (hopefully) on the streets before the end of the ...
Windows 7 beta ISO leaked to internet, world —
Engadget
In case you hadn't heard: delicious, beautiful, mind-bending Windows 7 -- apparently slated for a beta release in January -- has leaked and is now available. That is, if you're willing to, you know, break the law and download the ISO that's floating around on BitTorrent trackers all over ...
Microsoft's Windows 7 Beta 1 Leaks —
DriverHeaven.net
With Windows 7 scheduled to hit retailers mid-to-late 2009, Microsoft has been working in a frenzy to prepare for its launch. It bumped up the development schedule for Windows Vista's second service pack, airing its beta early this month . Windows 7 itself has been on a tough schedule itself, ...
Microsoft's Windows 7 Beta 1 Leaks —
APH Networks
From DailyTech: With Windows 7 scheduled to hit retailers mid-to-late 2009, Microsoft has been working in a frenzy to prepare for its launch. It bumped up the development schedule for Windows Vista's second service pack, airing its beta early this month. Windows 7 itself has been on a ...
The Latest Microsoft Windows 7 Roadmap Rev. 1.6 —
DriverHeaven.net
Microsoft is releasing monthly updates to OEMs on their upcoming Windows 7 operating system. Here is the latest update on the next scheduled Windows 7 program update.
In this revision, we have added a link to the Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Program draft details.
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Windows 7 Beta 1 is ready, leaked —
TechSpot
Microsoft plans for the first Windows 7 Beta include a public release around mid-January after the official presentation and announcement from Steve Ballmer at CES.
Could Windows 7 be just months away? —
DV Hardware
Hexus wonders whether Windows 7 could be just a matter of months away, check out their article over here . Here at HEXUS, we're assuming Microsoft will hold out a few days and launch the beta during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. CES 2009 kicks off on January 8th, and ...
Microsoft May Release Windows 7 Beta at Show —
APH Networks
From PC World: Attendees at next month's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) could get the first public look at Windows 7, the next version of Microsoft's client OS.
At its Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles in October, Microsoft said it would release the beta early in 2009. ...
Microsoft launches new Answers site for Vista users —
TechSpot
Following a decision to extend the cutoff date for OEMs and resellers buying Windows XP, which effectively enables customers to stick with the aging operating system until Windows 7 arrives, Microsoft has launched a new web site just for Vista users: answers.microsoft.com. Currently in beta, the ...
How Fast Is Windows 7? Faster Than You Think! —
Maximum PC
After Windows Vista's disappointing performance versus Windows XP, and controversial benchmarks of a pre-beta build of Windows 7, everyone's wondering how Windows 7 compares, not just with Windows Vista, but also with the " operating system that will not die" (Windows XP SP3). ...
Microsoft Extends XP Shipments Until May —
APH Networks
From PCWorld: Microsoft is giving system builders several more months to get Windows XP for their custom PCs, ensuring XP will be out in the marketplace until almost the scheduled release of Windows 7 in early 2010.
Microsoft confirmed Monday that it is offering a "flexible inventory ...
Windows 7 Beta 1 Leaked —
Maximum PC all RSS Feed
Windows Vista never did manage to win over an enthusiast following, leaving many eagerly awaiting the release of Windows 7. But while Microsoft's next OS is still a year (or less) from release, you can already get your paws on the beta 1 version ...
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