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| Fri, 09 Jan 2009, 09:59 | |
Phoenix
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technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx I'm not getting it, but I hope someone else over here will so that we can get detailed info about what it's like  It is available "only" to the first 2.5 million downloaders (somehow that figure just doesn't scream being limited).
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| Fri, 09 Jan 2009, 10:47 | |
Jayenkai
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Would try it, but.. Probably wouldn't 
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| Fri, 09 Jan 2009, 10:49 | |
blanko1324
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"Server is too busy" I'm going to try to get my hands on it though. -=-=- My Twitter
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| Fri, 09 Jan 2009, 10:55 | |
Jayenkai
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On second thoughts, I might give this a go. Gotta work, first, though.. -=-=- ''Load, Next List!''
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| Fri, 09 Jan 2009, 12:52 | |
Stealth
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I'll definately be trying it, if I can get my hands on a copy before this limit is reached. I have a feeling download it is going to be a pain. Has anyone done the math yet? 2.5 million copies of Windows 7 at 5 GB a copy = about 12 petabytes of bandwidth... ..shesh! -=-=- Quit posting and try Google.
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| Fri, 09 Jan 2009, 13:40 | |
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blanko1324
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Oop, I think time is up. The info page has been replaced. That was quick. Snag it on PirateBay if you want to risk it.
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| Fri, 09 Jan 2009, 13:50 | |
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Stealth
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 Oop, I think time is up. The info page has been replaced. That was quick. Snag it on PirateBay if you want to risk it. I hope not! That was way too fast. The page says "Windows® 7 Beta coming soon!", so I think they are just having high server load issues. |edit| Yep: Thanks for your interest in the Windows 7 Beta. The volume has been phenomenal -- we’re in the process of adding more servers to handle the demand. We’re sorry for the delay and we’ll re-post the Beta as soon as we can ensure a quality download experience. |edit| -=-=- Quit posting and try Google.
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| Fri, 09 Jan 2009, 19:58 | |
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Stealth
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Stealth has da a'ficial linkzz: Windows 7 Beta (32 bit) Windows 7 Beta (64 bit) You may have problems downloading it, based on your browser. If you do, try a different browser. (I'm using firefox and it works fine.) You will still need to register for a Windows 7 beta serial number, but you can't until the Windows 7 beta page comes back up. You're welcome. [Sorry for the double post, but I wanted to bump this cause it's more than just an edit.] -=-=- Quit posting and try Google.
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| Fri, 09 Jan 2009, 20:26 | |
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blanko1324
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Go you! Excellent.
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| Sat, 10 Jan 2009, 01:06 | |
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coder |
it is ment to be out proform xp and vista on daily tasks, might download this and test it to see how well it preforms on some older hardware (aka 3-4 years old).
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| Sat, 10 Jan 2009, 04:57 | |
HoboBen
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Backup your MP3s first, though. Even those on removable media and the network
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| Sat, 10 Jan 2009, 05:55 | |
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Jayenkai
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Fooook!
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| Sat, 10 Jan 2009, 12:12 | |
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Stealth
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I'm officially a Windows 7 Beta tester now. Got my serial and my downloaded copy of it. -=-=- Quit posting and try Google.
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| Sat, 10 Jan 2009, 15:24 | |
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blanko1324
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Downloaded it, need my serial number. |edit| Done. |edit|
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| Sat, 10 Jan 2009, 15:57 | |
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Stealth
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I'm officially running it now. I love it so far. (With Vista, if you sent in plenty of good feedback, they would give you a free serial for Vista when it came out, so keep that in mind for Windows 7.)
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| Sat, 10 Jan 2009, 16:23 | |
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Phoenix
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After you said that, Stealth, I've changed my mind I'm going to give it a try as soon as I get my real computer back (still isn't fixed  Next time I'll crack it open myself, even though I know nothing about laptops...).
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| Sat, 10 Jan 2009, 16:27 | |
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Stealth
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I've already sent in a bunch of feedback (and found 1 bug, woot). I think you're going to like it Phoenix, they did a really good job this time on visual design. -=-=- Quit posting and try Google.
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| Sat, 10 Jan 2009, 16:35 | |
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blanko1324
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I excluded about 25 gigs from this XP partition on my main computer...do you think it would be safe to install it there, and safely remove it when the time comes?
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| Sat, 10 Jan 2009, 16:45 | |
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Stealth
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@blanko1324 Yep. It might screw up your boot loader though when you nuke Windows 7. When the time comes to remove it, search on how to restore the MBR boot loader from an XP install disc. -=-=- Quit posting and try Google.
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| Sat, 10 Jan 2009, 17:38 | |
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dna |
Any idea what this will cost?
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| Sat, 10 Jan 2009, 17:56 | |
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Stealth
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@dna When it's out? It'll probably cost the same as the Vista pricing scheme right now. I found another interesting revelation. Microsoft is giving everybody the same five product keys. So here you go, these all will work: 32 bit: QXV7B-K78W2-QGPR6-9FWH9-KGMM7 6JKV2-QPB8H-RQ893-FW7TM-PBJ73 GG4MQ-MGK72-HVXFW-KHCRF-KW6KY TQ32R-WFBDM-GFHD2-QGVMH-3P9GC 4HJRK-X6Q28-HWRFY-WDYHJ-K8HDH 64 bit: RFFTV-J6K7W-MHBQJ-XYMMJ-Q8DCH 482XP-6J9WR-4JXT3-VBPP6-FQF4M JYDV8-H8VXG-74RPT-6BJPB-X42V4 D9RHV-JG8XC-C77H2-3YF6D-RYRJ9 7XRCQ-RPY28-YY9P8-R6HD8-84GH3 -=-=- Quit posting and try Google.
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| Sat, 10 Jan 2009, 18:35 | |
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dna |
How long does this beta function?
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| Sat, 10 Jan 2009, 18:38 | |
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Stealth |
The Windows 7 Beta expires August 1, 2009
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| Sun, 11 Jan 2009, 03:32 | |
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Jayenkai
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August 1st is quite a long way..
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| Sun, 11 Jan 2009, 16:43 | |
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dna |
Whatever the price it may be too much since many had to pay full price for Vista and get something that had problems. -=-=- DNA |
| Mon, 12 Jan 2009, 07:41 | |
JL235
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dna, do you run Vista?
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