Posted 12/29/08 at 10:13:38 AM by Paul Lilly
Windows Vista never did manage to win over an enthusiast following, leaving many eagerly awaiting the release of Windows 7. But while Microsoft's next OS is still a year (or less) from release, you can already get your paws on the beta 1 version (build 7000). Windows 7 beta 1 isn't supposed to make its way into the public sector for another couple of weeks, but leaked copies have already started appearing on BitTorrent, and initial reactions is that it's pretty good.
"This beta is of excellent quality," ZDNet wrote. "This is the kind of code that you could roll out and live with. Even the pre-betas were solid, but finally this beta feels like it’s “done.” This beta exceeds the quality of any other Microsoft OS beta that I’ve handled"
ZDNet noted "exceptional" performance while playing with the beta code, saying it feels faster and more responsive than is typical of beta builds. But what the site didn't find were any new features compared to earlier builds.
BlogsDNA lists several torrent links for the DVD ISO image, which should make installation a breeze for anyone wanting to chance pre-release software.
Image Credit: Download Squad via Gizmodo
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Links:
[1] http://www.maximumpc.com/user/one4yu2c
[2] http://gizmodo.com/5119158/windows-7-beta-1-build-7000-leaked-on-bittorrent
[3] http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=3222
[4] http://www.blogsdna.com/1792/download-windows-7-beta-1-build-7000-dvd-iso-image-torrent-namipan-download.htm
[5] http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/a_deeper_look_disk_space_usage_windows_7_and_windows_vista
[6] http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/windows_7_beta_1_will_be_available_upcoming_conferences
[7] http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/longer_battery_life_faster_boot_times_with_windows_7
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