[alina.wilson1]

Microsoft has written it on its website and blog for Microsoft Developer Network Conferences (MDCs) that the attendees of those conferences, some of which are scheduled for mid-January, can expect a Windows 7 beta DVD.
Microsoft expects to release Windows 7 in early 2010, although some industry observers expect it may be out by the end of 2009 as Microsoft Windows Vista was unable to get many users.Microsoft Windows XP is a much preferred Operating system for the users than Windows Vista.
CES is scheduled for January 8-11. It’s not just announcements from Microsoft‘s side, it has also mentioned it on their blogs and on All about Microsoft that it would be releasing its beta version any day.

[TechGuy]

I got to see Steve Ballmer's keynote this evening at CES. Windows 7 Beta is now available for subscribers of TechNet and MSDN. The public beta will be released this Friday.

[brett888]

Originally Posted by TechGuy

I got to see Steve Ballmer's keynote this evening at CES. Windows 7 Beta is now available for subscribers of TechNet and MSDN. The public beta will be released this Friday.

how do i get a public beta dvd

[dustyjay]

"Microsoft to let consumers test Windows 7 on Friday"

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...src=newsletter

"LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp <MSFT.O> plans to let consumers test the next generation of its computer operating system, Windows 7, starting on Friday and said the new software is "absolutely on track." "

[JohnWill]

Windows 7 beta is downloading as we speak. We get the "enhanced" version with direct access to fixes as they are developed. I'm curious, so I'll probably put it on the machine that's sitting here to be rebuilt.

[Eriksrocks]

Beta 1 was leaked on the internet a couple of weeks ago.

Glad to see we're getting an official public beta tomorrow. Mike, time to start a Windows 7 forum.

[Eriksrocks]

(edited upon request)

Lesson learned. Don't admit to piracy on a public forum.

[avisitor]

Originally Posted by JohnWill

Windows 7 beta is downloading as we speak. We get the "enhanced" version with direct access to fixes as they are developed. I'm curious, so I'll probably put it on the machine that's sitting here to be rebuilt.

Which version is that? What's the part number on that version? I probably downloaded the wrong one . I got the one that's x15-29594. Should I have downloaded x15-29063?

I'm installing x15-29594 on a VM right now since I'm curious but I have an actual PC that I might install it on (as part of a multiboot).

Did you find MSDN kind of slow when you were downloading it. I was getting 600kbps down whereas I usually get like 1-1.2mbps down from MSDN.

[brett888]

what version is coming out tomorrow?any one know?

[avisitor]

Well, it's Beta 1 of Windows 7. If it's what's on MSDN right now, are "Windows 7 Beta (x86) - DVD (English)" (x15-29594) and "Windows 7 Beta Checked Build (x86) - DVD (English)" (x15-29063) and their corresponding x64 versions. That's Windows 7 Ultimate (and maybe something else, but what I saw when I installed it was ultimate.

[dustyjay]

I just logged in to the MSDN site but I guess I don't qualify to download W7 Beta as the links are all greyed out. Guess I will have to wait for tomorrow to happen and see.

[avisitor]

What's your MSDN subscription level? I think it's available to almost all levels.

[dustyjay]

I don't have a subscription, I just log in using my Live Account

[avisitor]

It definitely won't be available to you on MSDN if you don't have a subscription. However, tomorrow, it should be available at download.microsoft.com

[dustyjay]

That is what I figured when I went and looked it up. I just can't afford the $500 for a subscription. Especially after being Permanently Lay Off (Yes even Casinos here in Oregon are feeling the financial crunch.)