engadget.com - 1/10/2009
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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 ultra-fantastic lifestyle ...
microsoft.com - 1/8/2009
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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 ...
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Welcome to Windows 7
microsoft.com - 1/10/2009
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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] ...
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Download the Windows 7 Beta
windowsteamblog.com - 1/11/2009
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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 ...
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Here’s where we stand
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Microsoft puts full-scale Windows 7 Beta back in action
Engadget —
... Nice going, guys and girls. You had officially brought the servers that Microsoft used to host up Windows 7 Beta on to their knees. According to a statement received from the company by ComputerWorld, Microsoft had to put things on hold for some time in order to "add some infrastructure support to Microsoft.com properties." The spokeswoman continued by saying that the company "wanted to ensure that customers had the best possible experience when downloading the Beta." Now, however, we're receiving word that everything is back in action, so we'd suggest getting those ...
Microsoft temporarily removes Windows 7 Beta download limit
Engadget —
... fanatics -- Microsoft has decided to nix that 2.5 million download limit in order to a) calm everyone down and b) enable its servers to relax just a wee bit. After the Windows 7 Beta download was launched, it took just hours to bring the servers to ...
Windows 7 RC and XP given extensions on life well into 2010
Engadget —
... will be happy to hear that Microsoft won't be pulling the plug until June 1, 2010, well over a year from now and 11 months after its initial expiration date. After that, you're gonna have to fork over the Benjamins for one of the ...
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