HUH?

[Feelex]

How can u have 7 when its not out yet??

 

[Scotteq]

If you have a technical subscription directly with Microsoft - such as Technet or MSDN, then you got access to the real bits in August. These subscribers also had access to the Beta and Release Candidate versions, as well.

 

[Deleted member 217926]

I have been running the Win 7 Ultimate 64bit RC ( Release candidate) since May. It basically is the final beta version. Betas are usually released a year or more before a product goes to retail so that it can be throughly tested. Its much easier to spot problems and any small nit picky issues with thousands of tech savvy people around the world all with different computer configurations testing it. Many people ran true beta versions for much longer than me....I was actually late to adopt it as i waited for the RC or final beta. Beta testing is totally free but not always problem free. I have to say I am impressed with Windows 7 and have been since I first installed it....no problems at all.

 

[brett1042002]

I have Windows 7 Professional RTM installed. I work in I.T. though. We have a Technet subscription.

Excellent OS.

 

[sminlal]

Microsoft made beta and pre-release versions of the OS widely available, and many of the denizens of this web site have been running them for several months. The consensus is that it looks like a winner.

 

[Feelex]

If you have a technical subscription directly with Microsoft - such as Technet or MSDN, then you got access to the real bits in August. These subscribers also had access to the Beta and Release Candidate versions, as well.[/quotemsg

What would u expect from a 71 yr old woman? I love my 'puter and am always helping friends with their problems, but believe me I have soooo long to go! Thanks for ur fast answers and for being so knowledgeable.