Windows 7 beta invites sent to select testers

#1 qdave on 17 Dec 2008 - 19:00

Cant wait for it to be available for the rest

#2 Glendi on 17 Dec 2008 - 19:01

-waits for torrent-

#3 vladtm on 17 Dec 2008 - 19:08

torrent

#4 smashguy on 17 Dec 2008 - 19:10

Can't wait for it from torrent in my old PC.

(3 replies) #5 cJr. on 17 Dec 2008 - 19:12

This is a very well written article Sacha and very informative. Thank you. I can't wait to see screenshots of the new beta an changes from build 6956!

#5.1 MMaster23 on 17 Dec 2008 - 21:32

The article bare hits 4 paragrahps. I'm sorry but how is this very well written?

#5.2 Benjo85au on 18 Dec 2008 - 01:38

MMaster23 said,

The article bare hits 4 paragrahps. I'm sorry but how is this very well written?

Length != Quality.

Regardz

#5.3 Sacha on 19 Dec 2008 - 14:46

Thanks. Hope everyone liked my articles

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I've now been sacked/fired as news staff so this is my last article.

Have a good Christmas everyone.

#6 Kevin. on 17 Dec 2008 - 19:14

Looking forward to finding out what the beta will be like. It'd be funny, yet fitting if the final build number was 7777.

(2 replies) #7 neufuse on 17 Dec 2008 - 19:45

Wow this is the first windows beta since windows 3.0 that I'm skipping... I've had enough of windows betas... been in a lot of them since Alpha state... they are fun but take up a LOT of time when you actually do testing, not just in it to install and play with it

#7.1 Ricmacas on 17 Dec 2008 - 21:15

neufuse said,

Wow this is the first windows beta since windows 3.0 that I'm skipping... I've had enough of windows betas... been in a lot of them since Alpha state... they are fun but take up a LOT of time when you actually do testing, not just in it to install and play with it

Well, I actually use the "Send Feedback" button when I do beta testing, but actually they didn't send me the invitation.

:/
Sad, I know...
Also, Beta-testing a Windows beta requires you to "actually do testing" but also requires you to "ensure you're using the latest version so you won't be sending feedback of stuff already fixed".

#7.2 theyarecomingforyou on 18 Dec 2008 - 00:01

I have a spare 150GB Raptor that I use for testing other operating systems and all I have to do is change the boot order - no messing about with bootloaders. Still, you are right that it takes a lot of time and I'm not convinced it's worth the effort just yet. It takes a long time to install all the applications I'd normally use and by the time I was happy there'd probably be another new and better build available. BTW, I think Win7 looks great and I don't doubt it offers many benefits.

#8 +DrCheese on 17 Dec 2008 - 19:45

bah! Shame about win 2008 R2 not being out until 2010. I'm actually really looking forward to some of it's features (the active directory recycle bin for one)

#9 jwjw1 on 17 Dec 2008 - 19:48

Microsoft Windows 7 build (7000.0.081212-1400)

(1 reply) #10 Kevin. on 17 Dec 2008 - 19:48

At the rate the development for Windows 7 is going, it looks like Paul Thurrott's prediction for an April 2009 release could come true. Though the website mentions in the article says a November-December release, only time will tell.

#10.1 dcoaster on 17 Dec 2008 - 20:50

There is no way MS will release an OS right after the Christmas shopping season again.

(1 reply) #11 Soldiers33 on 17 Dec 2008 - 20:14

i just installed 6956 and this comes already :@

#11.1 Ricmacas on 17 Dec 2008 - 21:16

Soldiers33 said,

i just installed 6956 and this comes already :@

LOL, me too.
Beta-testing = updating frequently.

(4 replies) #12 LTD on 17 Dec 2008 - 20:27

MS is really churning out the betas. I'm impressed. Well, at least with this.

#12.1 WAR-DOG on 17 Dec 2008 - 20:37

It seems that MS has learned their lesson with Vista, now they know what people expect from the future OS, and thus they have the code already writen from vista, they just upgrate it.

#12.2 Ricmacas on 17 Dec 2008 - 21:19

LTG said,

I'm impressed.

Why? There were lots of Windows Vista betas...
I suppose you know that Microsoft is not Apple, they don't need to lock their products to ensure they work. Microsoft is known for always delivering at least one beta/rc to the general public in each Windows release.

#12.3 neufuse on 17 Dec 2008 - 21:21

Ricmacas said,

Why? There were lots of Windows Vista betas...
I suppose you know that Microsoft is not Apple, they don't need to lock their products to ensure they work. Microsoft is known for always delivering at least one beta/rc to the general public in each Windows release.

Churning out the betas? If you mean for windows, there is only one beta out right now and thats Vista SP2/2008 SP2... Windows 7 beta hasn't even started yet, or even a beta released yet, just alpha builds

#12.4 LTD on 17 Dec 2008 - 23:12

neufuse said,

Ricmacas said,

Why? There were lots of Windows Vista betas...
I suppose you know that Microsoft is not Apple, they don't need to lock their products to ensure they work. Microsoft is known for always delivering at least one beta/rc to the general public in each Windows release.

Churning out the betas? If you mean for windows, there is only one beta out right now and thats Vista SP2/2008 SP2... Windows 7 beta hasn't even started yet, or even a beta released yet, just alpha builds

Or rather, Alphas, LOL.

I'm impressed with the overall stability and usability of these Alphas. People have been reporting good things.

#13 devHead on 17 Dec 2008 - 20:36

Hopefully it will be available to MSDN and Technet subscribers before too long.

#14 Betaz on 17 Dec 2008 - 20:49

IN!

#15 +Jedimark on 17 Dec 2008 - 21:00

Got my invite

#16 neufuse on 17 Dec 2008 - 21:03

If you haven't got an invite yet and you where in on Vista Alpha Program then just wait a while, you might get one today or tomorrow

just something a little bird told me

#17 SHoTTa35 on 17 Dec 2008 - 21:34

Sweet, another beta to play with

I loved this during XP and Vista cycles, now 7

I didn't get a invite yet but we'll see.

#18 Izlude on 17 Dec 2008 - 21:48

BETA!!!!! WOOOOO!!!!! Finally!!!

(1 reply) #19 Mr. Dee on 17 Dec 2008 - 21:52

Just waiting on my account to become active so I can join the lobby.

#19.1 Intelman on 17 Dec 2008 - 22:14

It is active using the web interface, the news clients will be a while yet.

#20 digitalsoft on 17 Dec 2008 - 22:04

Interesting! i look forward to seeing the screens and new improvements!

#21 cferra on 17 Dec 2008 - 22:07

Just got my invite! Finished the surveys! I'm soo excited.. lol Merry Christmas to me.. LOL

Chris

(3 replies) #22 M. Seth on 17 Dec 2008 - 22:13

Wow...didn't think I would get one. Just arrived for me

#22.1 Intelman on 17 Dec 2008 - 22:15

So much for a "small, select group of 'technical beta' testers."

Seems like everyone has one

#22.2 bluarash on 17 Dec 2008 - 23:52

Not true, I didn't get one (and its doubtful that I will). I have been a Microsoft beta tester since Windows 95 and NT 4.0 releases. It probably has something to do with them needing new blood (individuals under 25). After you are 25, you are just a fossil in the tech world.

#22.3 M. Seth on 18 Dec 2008 - 19:03

bluarash said,

Not true, I didn't get one (and its doubtful that I will). I have been a Microsoft beta tester since Windows 95 and NT 4.0 releases. It probably has something to do with them needing new blood (individuals under 25). After you are 25, you are just a fossil in the tech world.

Not true...28 here and I have been doing betas since win95

(1 reply) #23 PnP on 17 Dec 2008 - 22:16

how can recieve the invite? thanks

#23.1 SHoTTa35 on 17 Dec 2008 - 22:23

nothing you can do about it other than if you aren't a member of Microsoft Connect then sign up but you probably wont get in. Microsoft connect however is the only way you can get in so if you aren't signed up then you have no chance. If you were already signed up then just wait, if you aren't picked then nothing you can do about it.

#24 thequestor on 17 Dec 2008 - 22:21

Mine was a day late too. I had given up hope lol. I was all like well darn, now I have to rely on torrents like everyone else. Would have been my 1st OS beta miss since ME

Though the newsgroups aren't showing up yet sigh. Hope they go live soon as well. I miss all the old folks from XP and Vista betas.

#25 2Cold Scorpio on 17 Dec 2008 - 22:37

Man, I hope there's a public release of W7. Though I'm a member of Microsoft Connect, I doubt I'll get an invite...

I really want to try the Win7 beta; it'll be the first Windows beta I've tried.

#26 Nexx295 on 17 Dec 2008 - 22:46

Got the email a few hours ago. Too bad they won't release any build 'til next year.

#27 +Chris123NT on 17 Dec 2008 - 22:48

This should be fun

(3 replies) #28 +Ely on 17 Dec 2008 - 22:55

Whooooohooooooooo I'm in!!

#28.1 +0sm3l on 18 Dec 2008 - 00:06

Ely said,

Whooooohooooooooo I'm in!!

Me too!

#28.2 RAID 0 on 18 Dec 2008 - 00:07

Awww. Rub it in why don't ya!

#28.3 +Ely on 18 Dec 2008 - 00:23

0sm3l said,

Me too!

Hehehe hey 0sm3l.... congrats buddy!

#29 +betadan on 18 Dec 2008 - 00:24

WOOT, got mine

#30 TheNay on 18 Dec 2008 - 01:04

can't wait til the beta begins

I got in!

#31 RealFduch on 18 Dec 2008 - 01:36

I'm writing this from Windows 7 (6956).
My PC specs:
CPU: Pentium III 800Mhz
RAM: 512
Video: S3 Trio64 (1Mb video memory)

It seems that Windows 7 is running a bit faster than XP does...

#32 lfLASHlNZl on 18 Dec 2008 - 01:55

could anyone please me a link to TRY and join the windows 7 beta program

#33 Rave on 18 Dec 2008 - 02:14

Got mine also

#34 obiwankenobi on 18 Dec 2008 - 02:49

got my invite.....

#35 TruckWEB on 18 Dec 2008 - 04:14

Yeah, got mine!!! Completed the 3 survey!

Well, already did for Vista SP2....

#36 DJ Prem on 18 Dec 2008 - 05:59

Got mine last night

#37 siyama on 18 Dec 2008 - 06:35

I'm really surprise to see a link to warez site from neowin article.

(2 replies) #38 timmmay on 18 Dec 2008 - 07:35

Reliable??

Trend Micro URL Filter
Trend Micro URL Filter has blocked the requested Web URL by Credibility Level.
URL: http://wzor.net/index.php
Category: Hacking / Proxy Avoidance
Credibility Level: Dangerous
Copyright © 2008 Trend Micro Inc.

:|

#38.1 Sacha on 18 Dec 2008 - 13:08

Proxy avoidance is dangerous

#38.2 M. Seth on 18 Dec 2008 - 19:07

Sacha said,

Proxy avoidance is dangerous

wrong post

(5 replies) #39 MMaster23 on 18 Dec 2008 - 09:37

I checked .. no invites have gone out yet. This story is based on rumours. Real invites go out next week (just before christmas else just after that week)

#39.1 cferra on 18 Dec 2008 - 13:07

I can def. confirm that at least some invites have been sent out, ask Paul Thurott, Mary Jo Foley, or people like myself with the invite letter sitting in his mailbox. I was posting on the ms beta newsgroup last night as well.. I don't know if more are still being sent out, but I can absolutely say that some have gone out.

#39.2 Sacha on 18 Dec 2008 - 15:40

Mary Jo Foley told us back in September that these invites would be released "one week before Christmas". Looks like she was right and yes the invites are real.

#39.3 crazyturn2 on 18 Dec 2008 - 16:22

No, the invites did go out as people have said. i got my invite early this am. This story is not based on rumors, your assumption that its based on rumors is incorrect. A little bit of google searching and you might not have said what you did.

#39.4 MMaster23 on 18 Dec 2008 - 21:36

crazyturn2 said,

No, the invites did go out as people have said. i got my invite early this am. This story is not based on rumors, your assumption that its based on rumors is incorrect. A little bit of google searching and you might not have said what you did.

I would not have said what I said unless I had doubled checked it with the team itself. Only registered members of press events got invites.

#39.5 cferra on 19 Dec 2008 - 16:25

I guess I forgot my press pass...

(3 replies) #40 morphen on 18 Dec 2008 - 11:37

EHM! wzor.net is only a simple warez site, is this the kind of pages the people of Neowin wish to be associated with? Because of the nature of the site, and the fact that he writes "A reliable Russian website". I'll believe it once someone posts their invite mail.

#40.1 Sacha on 18 Dec 2008 - 13:07

Yes, the invites actually did go out. Whether it serves warez or not it has reliable information about Windows 7 beta.

#40.2 coth on 18 Dec 2008 - 23:27

Wzor is a not a simple warez site, it's a famous release group, like reloaded, razer1911 etc

#40.3 morphen on 18 Dec 2008 - 23:47

coth said,

Wzor is a not a simple warez site, it's a famous release group, like reloaded, razer1911 etc

lol, i read what i wrote, sound like I only meant simply a warez site, not that it was simple page:p ok, still, i was referring to the nature of the site.

#41 Klownicle on 18 Dec 2008 - 14:16

Didn't get one, mabye it has something to do with not contributing at all for windows longhorn beta? lmao....

#42 daniel_rh on 18 Dec 2008 - 14:52

I got the invitation!!

#43 installshield_freak on 18 Dec 2008 - 15:51

Got Mine...

#44 NetRolller 3D on 18 Dec 2008 - 18:19

I got it, too.

BTW the "wzor.net is a warez site, so don't trust it" argument is an ad hominem fallacy. Being a warez site doesn't imply that all they say is false.

#45 DSLJay on 18 Dec 2008 - 18:50

Just wish I would get an invite too.

(2 replies) #46 sonusingh27 on 18 Dec 2008 - 21:40

Wish I got an invite.
Can someone please PM an invite if you can?
Would love to test and report bugs on Windows 7.
Thanks.

#46.1 Cask1 on 19 Dec 2008 - 17:34

They will not be giving invites to tester to invite someone else. Wendy made that clear that only those of us that are already in and that's it. However, in the future the may remove inactive testers, creating additional slots.

#46.2 bluarash on 20 Dec 2008 - 02:43

And Microsoft wonders why everyone pokes fun of their dated ways?

#47 daydream2008 on 19 Dec 2008 - 15:12

isn't 2009? I had install win7 5969.I feel Vista better than the win7

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