Where To Get Windows 7

[Not Bman]

So I have been of course following and looking at all the details and images and such for Windows 7 and I am very very interested. I think I will love it more then I am enjoying Vista right now.

I would like to try it. So is there a legit way to get it, or do I need to torrent it?

 

[madmatt]

Right now the only way to obtain it (legally) is to become a Dev Partner. It's not even available to Certified Partners (not sure about Gold) and it's not available on MSDN/TechNet (and won't be until it hits beta).

We won't discuss your second idea, so please don't ask.

 

[Not Bman]

Alright, that is what I was guessing.

And yes, I know not to really mention my other idea. lol

 

[failurbydesign]

shoot i would, seems like a fun os to play with..heck maybe it will run better than vista...JK my vista install is great no issues!

 

[Not Bman]

Yea I have been hearing that 7 runs just as good as Vista or better from a few people. And what I have seen from UI and features, I am really going to enjoy it.

 

[ShepsCrook]

I'm playing with Vista 7 v6801 and it's not bad. I like the install more then vista, and a couple of the other features are nice. Looks a lot like vista though anyway.

 

[epk]

u should prolly wait for the beta anyway.. they're still adding features and stuff

im guessing its gonna change a lot =)

 

[Geffy]

Maybe they need some kind of menu screen like this
http://www.little-gamers.com/2008/11/11/error/

 

[kcnychief]

If you get Windows 7, check out this Blue Badge thing too

http://bink.nu/news/blue-badge-tool-available-unlocks-all-known-windows-7-protected-features.aspx

 

[Johnny]

The beta is supposed to be out next month some time. I'll be picking it up myself

 

[Not Bman]

nice didnt know beta was that sooon

 

[American Zombie]

If you do try 7 just remember that software like AV or Firewall that runs on Vista will not run on 7 right now.

 

[dreamliner77]

is there a pre-registration to beta test W7 or do we just have to wait for it to show up on Connect?

 

[falconguard]

Nets had the pre-register invitations for Vista, I wonder if he has these as well. He stops by once in blue moon now.

 

[Not Bman]

Yea if I can get that pre-register it would be nice.

 

[kcnychief]

Windows 7 will be a public beta eventually, no need to worry they will let as many people get it as they want.

 

[Johnny]

Windows 7 will be a public beta eventually, no need to worry they will let as many people get it as they want.

Yep, after the failure of Vista; they are making this one more accessible to people ... Of course it will have a thirty day activation on it like vista does.

 

[epk]

everyone could get the vista beta.. even i did! (legally)

 

[Dark Atheist]

i'll wait till its final and driver support is stable thanks