Windows 7 Beta
I apologize if this has been previously discussed here in the forums, but does anyone know if it's still possible to grab a (legit) copy of Windows Beta 7 out there somewhere? I missed the boat on that one -- I went to register for a key through Microsoft which I now have, but once I finished with the registration part of the process it redirected me to the download part of the site, where it told me that they are no longer offering the download. 
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dynamik
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It's available with a Technet membership. It's a great value if you use it, but $349 is a lot just to play around with the beta. -
dynamik
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It was originally only available for a limited time, although, I'm not sure if they had a set date. It does expire on August 1st, so they had to cut it off sometime.
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Slowhand
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Correction, it's $249 just to play around with a beta.It's available with a Technet membership. It's a great value if you use it, but $349 is a lot just to play around with the beta.
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jibbajabba
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Correction, it's $249 just to play around with a beta.
Or Free.
Although I am a bit disappointed about the program (joined not for the technet subs as I have a full MSDN). Or ta least disappointed about the forum bit at least.My own knowledge base made public: http://open902.com
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Claymoore
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Do you know why they suddenly made it unavailable?
Because the Release Candidate will be available this week or next depending on which rumors you believe - although MSNBC is probably a credible source.
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dynamik
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jibbajabba
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Because the Release Candidate will be available this week or next depending on which rumors you believe - although MSNBC is probably a credible source.
Version of Windows 7 to launch next week - Tech and gadgets- msnbc.com
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Claymoore
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The 'Wndows XP Mode' VM additional download is pretty sweet. Now those poorly coded legacy apps can limp along a little longer.
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skrpune
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And here I thought I was the only was that was really digging the new calculator! I LOVE it. I realize that this outs me as a total dork, but I say that new calculator rocks.MSDN Blog says MSDN / Technet on the 30th and Public on the 5th of May.
Official MSDN Subscriptions Blog : Windows 7 RC on track for release to Subscribers on April 30th
Running the RC1 now for two days and I must say I am well impressed. ...
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I like the history - just a little thing .. still like it
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Lee H
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Has anyone gone from the BEAT build to RC1 and is there are worthwhile difference
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Has anyone gone from the BEAT build to RC1 and is there are worthwhile difference
Mine is the BETA and still runs sweet as a nut so I dont see the point of upgrading for just a few small changes
I upgraded from Beta 1 to RC1 which went quite smoothly (uncountable reboots though
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jibbajabba
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Another "little" detail .. when creating volumes - 'Quick Format' is now selected by default - about time My own knowledge base made public: http://open902.com
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jibbajabba
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Another "little" detail .. when creating volumes - 'Quick Format' is now selected by default - about time
same with formatting floppies
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