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Originally Posted by Shnoodell
Ah zeppers i did not know that, i guess my dad is getting a special deal through his work. hes getting free copies of it, ill try it out in my shop first.
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Free copies? Must be beta pre/release.
Computer vendors are offering "free upgrades" when the OS is released, but not offering any systems with the os on it as of yet.
Microsoft site says October is when they are scheduling its public release.
There is also a downside to using these releases.
They are usually "Time stamped" and only work for a period of time, as Microsoft expects the users to upgrade (likely for a fee) to the release version of the OS when it becomes available. Matter of fact, I quote this from Microsofts Windows 7 page regarding their current "Release Candidate"...
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Watch the calendar. The RC will expire on June 1, 2010. Starting on March 1, 2010, your PC will begin shutting down every two hours. Windows will notify you two weeks before the bi-hourly shutdowns start. To avoid interruption, you'll need to install a non-expired version of Windows before March 1, 2010. You'll also need to install the programs and data that you want to use. (Learn more about installing Windows.)
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