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thats weird co on the Windows 7 FAQ they state "Your product key will work for up to three separate computers, so if you want to install the Windows 7 Beta on another PC, you can re-use the same key. "

if they are all the same keys MS should have just listed them on their website, saving a whole load of hassle.

I agree but at that point why even use keys at all?? Lmfao.

I noticed that the redmond developer blog put up an update on whats going on. It has about 3 sentences talking about the truth, the other 5 paragraphs are about how to sign up for technet plus on a discount. Anyone else think they did this just to get more technet members?? I am starting to think so after reading that.

I noticed that the redmond developer blog put up an update on whats going on. It has about 3 sentences talking about the truth, the other 5 paragraphs are about how to sign up for technet plus on a discount. Anyone else think they did this just to get more technet members?? I am starting to think so after reading that.

Which blog is this, have a link?

Which blog is this, have a link?

http://reddevnews.com/news/article.aspx?editorialsid=10499

"Due to very heavy traffic we?re seeing as a result of interest in the Windows 7 Beta, we are adding some additional infrastructure support to the Microsoft.com properties before we post the public beta," wrote Brandon LeBlanc. He promised to post further notice on the blog.

Microsoft is offering a discount of 15 percent for new TechNet Plus subscribers using a discount code, according to this blog. TechNet Plus and MSDN subscribers also face an expiration date of Aug. 1, 2009 when trying out the new Windows 7 Beta.

Honestly anybody who likes or even works with microsoft products i think should buy a technet membership .ITs very helpful when diagnosing problems along with the early betas and full products you get.

I got the beta when ballmer announced it and have had n oproblems getting keys for it.

allways get the same message "Thanks for your interest in the Windows 7 Beta. The volume has been phenomenal -- we?re in the process of adding more servers to handle the demand. We?re sorry for the delay and we?ll re-post the Beta as soon as we can ensure a quality download experience."

just need the freeking key!

are there drivers released for windows 7? will the ones for vista work in w7? drivers for internet, sound & video, will i be stuck when it comes to drivers being compatible?

Windows 7 uses the same drivers as Vista, so you shouldn't have a problem.

The only issue I had was driver installer programs panicked with "Unknown windows version" but 7 asked if it worked, I said no, so it automagically restarted the program in Vista compatibility mode which solved it.

Mind you, the nvidia driver in Win7 is a beta too, and not working so well for my 8600GT (cant set res to 1680x1050!)

are there drivers released for windows 7? will the ones for vista work in w7? drivers for internet, sound & video, will i be stuck when it comes to drivers being compatible?

When i installed on windows update, there were

Beta graphics driver

beta audio driver

beta network driver

Windows 7 uses the same drivers as Vista, so you shouldn't have a problem.

The only issue I had was driver installer programs panicked with "Unknown windows version" but 7 asked if it worked, I said no, so it automagically restarted the program in Vista compatibility mode which solved it.

Mind you, the nvidia driver in Win7 is a beta too, and not working so well for my 8600GT (cant set res to 1680x1050!)

im guessing i would definitely have problems then since i only have a 6600GT card

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