Windows 7 Release Candidate: Download instructions

Windows 7 Release Candidate: Download instructions
Here's what you need to know:

This is pre-release software, so please read the following to get an idea of the risks and key things you need to know before you try the RC.

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You don't need to rush to get the RC. The RC will be available at least through July 2009 and we're not limiting the number of product keys, so you have plenty of time.
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Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you’ll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You’ll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use. (Learn more about installing Windows.)
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Protect your PC and data. Be sure to back up your data and please don't test the RC on your primary home or business PC.
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http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx

Nieuwe Windows 22 oktober op de markt

REDMOND (AFN) - Het Amerikaanse softwarebedrijf Microsoft brengt zijn nieuwe besturingssysteem Windows 7 op 22 oktober op de markt. Dit liet het concern dinsdag weten.
Microsoft had eerder al gezegd dat de opvolger van het impopulaire Windows Vista voor de kerst zou verschijnen. Een concrete datum was echter nog niet genoemd. Introducties van nieuwe Windows-versies gaan altijd gepaard met veel reclamegeweld.
http://www.telegraaf.nl/dft/nieuws_dft/4063122/__Nieuwe_Windows_22_oktober_op_de_markt__.html?p=31,1