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Microsoft announces availability of Windows 7 Beta and Windows Live
Microsoft announces availability of Windows 7 Beta and Windows Live
The wait is over, folks. Sir Steve Ballmer has announced the availability of Windows 7 Beta and Windows Live here at his CES keynote. The official word is this: "The beta version of Windows 7 , Microsoft's next-generation PC operating system, can be downloaded today by MSDN , TechBeta and ...
Welcome to Windows 7
microsoft.com — Over the past few years, you've asked us to make some changes to Windows. We listened closely.... Now it's time to share an early look at how we've used your feedback. Windows 7 is faster, more reliable, and makes it easier to do what you want. Both the ... (more) Welcome to Windows 7
Download the Windows 7 Beta
microsoft.com — Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or... navigation through the use of "touch," may require advanced or additional hardware. You'll need a system recovery disk (and know how to use it). You're [almost] ... (more) Download the Windows 7 Beta
Here’s where we stand
windowsteamblog.com — I know many of you have had issues with the Windows 7 Beta site over the last... 24 hours. As you may have noticed the download site has been up and running smoothly since this morning. That said, we apologize for the inconvenience that it caused some ... (more) Here’s where we stand
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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 living the ...

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