Windows 7 beta Download - Where, What, When,How...

Amongst several cool announcements at CES this year, One stood out - Windows 7. I'm stoked about this beta release for many reasons. For one, it's one of the best beta releases Microsoft has ever done. And, I mean every ounce of every word that I just said.

If you attended my event - Windows FireStarter and sent me a mail requesting for a Windows 7 beta DVD, then it's on its way to you by now. If you didn't attend or didn't send me a mail, then I suggest you download a copy NOW! Note that the downloads are limited.

• Main site: https://microsoft.com/windows7
• Of course you want to see What's new before sinking your teeth deeper - https://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/whats-new.aspx 
• Developers Get Windows 7 Beta from the MSDN site - https://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/downloads/default.aspx?pv=36:350
• IT Pro's you have ONE site for everything related to Windows 7 - https://blogs.technet.com/springboard/ be sure to read Celine's blog post
• Want to see the new Taskbar in action - https://channel9.msdn.com/posts/yochay/Windows-7-New-Taskbar-An-Overview/ 
• No respectable geek has NOT visited the E7 blog already - https://blogs.msdn.com/e7/ 
• Are you an ISV? Then, go to https://devreadiness.org/ ("This site is dedicated to assisting the Windows ISV ecosystem develop high quality applications for new versions of the platform" ).
• ISV's are your app(s) compatible with Windows 7? First check if your app's are compatible with Windows Vista - it's the best way to prepare for Windows 7. If you are already Vista compatible then go to, https://code.msdn.microsoft.com/Windows7AppQuality make sure your app is Windows 7 compatible.
• Are you an IT Pro and looking for an answer - https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/category/w7itpro/
• Make your Systems, Applications or Devices Windows 7 certified. Learn about the totally awesome Windows 7 Logo program - https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/dd203105.aspx - We've made it more relevant. Guess what? It's not as confusing as before either. There's just one logo for everything. There's also a Test kit to make life simpler.

Phew! I'm sure I'll have a busy weekend geeking out on the awesomeness of Windows 7.

-Mithun Dhar

Update:

I know the download sites have been crammed - If you attended the Windows FireStarter event on December 12th. Send me a mail with your:

Name & Shipping Address...

We'll ship you a copy of Windows 7 beta. Of course, we'll be cross checking our registration details for validity. You can mail the details to - mithund a t m i c r o s o f t d o t c o m 

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