Posted 02/01/09 at 08:37:41 PM by Justin Kerr
The Windows 7 beta fish surfaced to face the public for the first time on January 10th 2009. Since its release we have been both excited and terrified with what Microsoft has in store for us. A few naysayers aside, few will argue that the beta is very stable, and is an impressive offering. But is it ready for release?
Well as of February 1st 2009, 2,108 of you thought so! A fan of the Leo Laporte podcasting network took a cue from the host and decided to launch an online petition to try and convince Microsoft that Windows 7 is ready. In a recent podcast both the host Leo Laporte, and co-host Paul Thurrott commented on the petition to which their names were used as advocates, and they nervously took a step back. They both claimed to be enthusiastic about the future of Windows, but admitted that nobody wants Windows 7 to ship before its ready.
A quick scan of the comments from previous Windows 7 discussions would seem to suggest that this is likely to be a heavily debated petition. The vast majority of readers seem to be leaving positive feedback on the beta, but some incompatibilities clearly still remain.
Do you think the Windows 7 beta is good enough to launch?
Links:
[1] http://www.maximumpc.com/user/justinkerr_0
[2] http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/handson_with_windows_7
[3] http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/skus_galore_windows_7_leaked_screenshot_reveals_multiedition_design_again
[4] http://www.releasewindows7.com/
[5] http://www.twit.tv/ww92
[6] http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/windows_7_beta_download_extended_until_feb_10
[7] http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/20_windows_7_tweaks_tips_–_every_secret_uncovered_date
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