More evidence for 2009 Windows 7 release

Robert Hallock (Thrax)

February 14, 2009 12:40 PM ET in News, , , ,

windows7Speculation regarding Windows 7’s release date has been brewing since October when many began to believe that the OS was destined for 2009 despite Microsoft’s considerable insistence otherwise. That guessing game continued with a Friday interview of Microsofter Mark Russinovich who revealed that Windows 7 would be sent for manufacture three years after Vista, which occurred in October 2006.

The rumor mill continues. Discuss.

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12 Comments:

  1. Tim
    14 Feb '09, 2:18 pm

    Don't rush it, Microsoft, take your time and get it RIGHT this time!

  2. mertesn
    14 Feb '09, 4:39 pm

    Have you TRIED the beta? They got it right.

  3. Leonardo
    14 Feb '09, 7:10 pm
    Don't rush it, Microsoft, take your time and get it RIGHT this time!

    That's a fair statement. If you consider that the bulk of development and troubleshooting was or Win7 was Vista, I'd say Microsoft has indeed taken their time. It seems logical to me that the last several months Microsoft has had the opportunity to focus on quality, efficiency, and usability. No, I have not run 7 myself - I'm basing my assessment on the the Win7 experiences from users and professionals posted all over the Net.

  4. bothered
    15 Feb '09, 3:19 am
    Quoting mertesn

    Have you TRIED the beta? They got it right.

    So if you were a salesman and I was (am) happy with XP, what does 7 do for me that XP doesn't?

  5. Thrax
    15 Feb '09, 3:51 am

    Try the beta for free and find out.

  6. bothered
    15 Feb '09, 6:05 am

    Hmmmm, now there's a thought.

    Edit, Oh well.
    We're sorry, Windows 7 Beta downloads are no longer available. If you've got a copy of the the Beta and need a key, here's where to look.

  7. shwaip
    15 Feb '09, 2:46 pm

    It shouldn't be hard to find a download of the beta iso somewhere - go ahead and grab a key. I'd guess a quick google search will find you what you want.

  8. Thrax
    15 Feb '09, 2:54 pm

    Yeah, lots of site are still carrying mirrors.

  9. drasnor
    15 Feb '09, 11:29 pm

    Well, keep in mind it's still a beta. I filed another bug report today.

    -drasnor

  10. Shorty
    16 Feb '09, 3:23 am

    Mr Bothered, will drop a copy of the .ISO over to you tonight. What time are you home?

  11. Zuntar
    19 Feb '09, 9:19 am

    Scroll to the bottom.
    Microsoft’s Windows 7 beta, which should be shipping by the end of the year.

    Hmmmmm

  12. Thrax
    19 Feb '09, 9:46 am

    That's just speculation. THG doesn't know anything more than anyone else. It's a pretty firm belief, but still speculation.

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