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Up next for Windows 7: A release candidate
by Brad Linder Jan 31st 2009 at 9:00AM
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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The mechanics of the game are very simple. You are a small red square, ...
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LordDaMan said 7:33PM on 1-31-2009
Only one *public* beta. Internal testers had like 6-7 builds since the 7000 build.
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Slip Disc said 3:29PM on 1-31-2009
The oldest trick in the book, literally, defeats UAC in Windows 7
http://www.istartedsomething.com/20090130/uac-security-flaw-windows-7-beta-proof/
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John said 3:29PM on 1-31-2009
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.
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maf teechr said 3:54PM on 1-31-2009
Not many people seem to mention it, they did cover it on Microsoft's website for Windows 7 though. Nifty indeed!
Jim said 6:27PM on 1-31-2009
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.
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maf teechr said 3:58PM on 1-31-2009
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.
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