• JustJosh

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  I really cannot wait to see Windows 7 come out to public beta. I've been waiting for this ever since they first announced Windows 7. I sure hope they took the feedback that was given about Vista and at least make it slightly faster. We will see.

  Posted 10/14/2008 respond (flag)

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Windows 7 gets a name... inspiring "Windows 7"
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Tuesday Shortbread
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