Availability of the Windows 7 Beta has been extended until January 24th 2009. You can download your own copy of the beta here.
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You’ll need some technical skills, like knowing how to:
- Burn an ISO file to make an install DVD (A good example of what we mean by “technical”)
- Install Windows (of course)
- Backup and restore your PC (There’s a chance of losing files, so it’s a good idea to do a backup of anything you want to save.)
- Set up a network
It can be glitchy—so don’t use a PC you need every day.
It seems there may be justice in the world after all… and if you’re one of the unlucky souls who bought a “Windows Vista Capable” Junk PC thinking it would actually run Vista well, you may have your chance to seek justice . A federal judge has given class-action status to a lawsuit against Microsoft for the misleading marketing scheme.
