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Up next for Windows 7: A release candidate
You know that beta version of Windows 7 that's been floating around for a few weeks now? Yeah, turns out it's the last beta you're going to get. Because the next version of the operating system will be a release candidate. That means there will be no Windows 7 Beta 2.
This isn't the first time Microsoft officials have stated that there would be just a single beta. But I believe it is the first time it's been said since the beta was released to the public.
It's not clear at the moment when the release candidate will be available, or if it will be released to the public or just a group of private beta testers. But the step after that will be getting the final build of Windows 7 in the hands of manufacturers. Officially this all means Microsoft is on track to ship Windows 7 in early 2010, but I wouldn't be surprised if it happened this year.
[via ZDnet]
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Subscribe to commentsLordDaManJan 31st 2009 7:33PM
Only one *public* beta. Internal testers had like 6-7 builds since the 7000 build.
Slip DiscJan 31st 2009 3:29PM
The oldest trick in the book, literally, defeats UAC in Windows 7
http://www.istartedsomething.com/20090130/uac-security-flaw-windows-7-beta-proof/
JohnJan 31st 2009 3:29PM
Good news, as long as they aren't rushing and are just making good time.
Also, I just discovered something in Windows 7 that I haven't seen mentioned anywhere else. If you grab a window and shake it, you will minimize all other active windows. If you do it again, those windows will come back up. Kind of nifty.
maf teechrJan 31st 2009 3:54PM
Not many people seem to mention it, they did cover it on Microsoft's website for Windows 7 though. Nifty indeed!
JimJan 31st 2009 6:27PM
Well, considering Microcrap's track record. I'm gonna wait a little while to see if this is garbage or not. Even so, I'm hoping to move to Linux in a year or two. Unfortunately I haven't been able to master the learning curve with it :( But I'm sure once I do that, I'll be much happier with the computer.
maf teechrJan 31st 2009 3:58PM
I've been putting off building a new computer until Windows 7 comes out, and it looks like between August (to be ready for holidays) and January (the 3-years after Vista). Nothing like a good sign.