For those interested in testing the new Windows 7 OS, the Public Beta 1 is available for download from Microsoft starting this afternoon. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/default.aspx

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MediaSmartServer.net Wiki, it's loaded with helpful information about WHS and the HP MediaSmart Server.

How many times do you think that site will go down today???

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I was going to download it until I read this:

But then I decided against the download and install. Given what I now know about the process, it already seems to be more trouble than its worth. Consider the following:

* The beta of Windows 7 (or is it really just a great big Vista service pack?) will be available to the first 2.5 million people who download it on Jan. 9. I know it seems silly to ask but… is there a specific time on Jan. 9? Here in Silicon Valley, our clocks will be among the last in the world to reach the midnight hour.

* Windows 7 Beta will expire on Aug. 1, 2009. Huh? Expire? So everything just resorts back to the older crappy version of Windows?

* Be prepared to lose data. This excerpt from the Windows Blog:

As much as the Windows 7 Beta completely rocks, part of the beta process is discovering bugs and reporting those bugs. Some of those bugs could possibly lead to data loss. I tend to be a risk-taker myself and have gone all-out with the Windows 7 Beta by putting it on almost all my PCs both at work and at home, but not everyone should do this.

* Then there’s the No. 2 item on Ed Bott’s “Five things Steve Ballmer won’t tell you about Windows 7” blog entry: Good luck finding drivers for all your old XP-only hardware.

* Finally, even if you love Windows 7 and are willing to let it expire in August because the buzz is that it will be available again by the holiday season - think again. Windows executive Bill Veghte told CNET that Windows 7 actually might not be ready in time for the 2009 holiday season. “I’m telling them that it could go either way,


That August thing bothers me...unless they are going to let you run it until you have the option to buy it, I think I'll let others try it. I'm not planning on building anything for a while, and not gonna burn down an XP machine just to have to reinstall everything in August.

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Did I miss the chance at downloading windows 7.0?

Or has it not started yet?

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I believe it's been put on hold for the time being.

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I wasn't going to do this..... But.....

This link is currently actually working. I have the download in process as I type: http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/01/0 ... r-to-patch

How do we register to get a key? In the past we always had to do that BEFORE the download....

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What scares me is that per your link there appears to be a problem with losing part of your mp3s unless a patch is applied. Not sure I want to risk any of my data being corrupted (even though it is backed up)

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Read on .... The patch seems to already be available.

And that is ALWAYS a risk in a beta! I would definitely want to make sure I have a solid backup LOCKED in MSS before installing!

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No, no, Sir! You must be mistaken...after all, we are talking about Microsoft Corporation! On hold, indeed...you blasphemer!

MSFT stock, 1999, $58

Today $19.

Res Ipso Loquitor.

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Well, I guess it was not meant for me to be a beta tester.

Something keeps knocking me off sometimes at all different % of download.

Sometimes in the single digits, one time at 41% complete.

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Well, I was not around at completion, but my ISO is 960.612KB. Anyone know if that is right?

And where DO we get that key?

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Hey John, I came across this article, don't know if it helps, but I think you need to have a Microsoft Live account:

http://lifehacker.com/5128018/windows-7 ... ++for-some

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DIY WHS - 12.5TB and growing, too many gadgets to list

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The size should be about 2.4 gb

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Netgear WNDR3700
UPS APC 1500 XS LCD

It's a beta and this is a common practice with betas. They don't want you running beta code forever. The reason they post the limitations is so people can determine if they can live with the risks. If you can't, don't install it or least install it on something other than your main machine.

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Still can't download it this morning. I think it's an indication of the high level of interest. It has been pretty amazing that Windows 7 has been getting so much positive press. A few folks have been pushing the thought that it's really a service pack for Vista and given the level of stability I think that's not far off. One blogger, Jason Perlow (not that I really care for a lot he has to say), thinks "Windows 7 should be free".

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