Is downloading Windows 7 legal?


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I want to DL the latest build of Windows 7 to use at work and allow my team to get a good look at it. Just curious if this is legal to DL the beta when its just released for testers. Dont want to get myself or my work in trouble.

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I want to DL the latest build of Windows 7 to use at work and allow my team to get a good look at it. Just curious if this is legal to DL the beta when its just released for testers. Dont want to get myself or my work in trouble.

thanks

If you're talking about the RC (Build 7100), it'll be totally, 100% legal to download from Microsoft once they release it in a few days time. Or earlier, if you're a Technet/MSDN subscriber.

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If you're talking about the RC (Build 7100), it'll be totally, 100% legal to download from Microsoft once they release it in a few days time. Or earlier, if you're a Technet/MSDN subscriber.

But not if I DL from a torrent?

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Indeed, Microsoft has already released a Windows 7 Beta to the general public, and will release a Windows 7 Release Candidate to the general public on the 5th of May 2009. They will also provide keys to activate it, which will allow you to use it for about a year(?).

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Indeed, Microsoft has already released a Windows 7 Beta to the general public, and will release a Windows 7 Release Candidate to the general public on the 5th of May 2009. They will also provide keys to activate it, which will allow you to use it for about a year(?).

Will this be Main OS worthy? Or not stable enough to be?

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Personally, I don't know.

But as I see it, if your key is legit then download source doesn't matter. As long as you activate the Windows using YOUR key.

So taking Win7 into consideration, I think it should be okay as long as you use your key or any of the 5 public beta keys. Its highly debatable though.

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... and where did you hear that from?

The fact that it has RC'ed and the fact news stories have leaked that as the release date for BT's and the that BT's almost always get it before the public.. so deducing stuff isn't too hard :p

btw how is it the only time I've ever seen a "partner" from MS post is when I post a date about a potential release that is based on deductions? sounds like someone knows something themselves that others dont :p

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The fact that it has RC'ed and the fact news stories have leaked that as the release date for BT's and the that BT's almost always get it before the public.. so deducing stuff isn't too hard :p

btw how is it the only time I've ever seen a "partner" from MS post is when I post a date about a potential release that is based on deductions? sounds like someone knows something themselves that others dont :p

I have no problem admitting that people will be able to get the RC on April 30th. Those people however will be Technet/MSDN subscribers, and everyone who does not fall into one of those categories will not get the RC from Microsoft until May 5th. More from Microsoft HERE.

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I really dont see it at a big deal, Microsoft is still offering keys for it....

AFAIK, MS has stopped handing out new keys as in no more registration for beta keys.

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The Windows Blog

http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/...ate-update.aspx

"I?m pleased to share that the RC is on track for April 30th for download by MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Broader, public availability will begin on May 5th."

So far I've only tried the official Windows 7 Beta and found it to be very stable; I was using it as my only OS, all of my hardware worked, as did most apps. I am quite sure the RC will be main OS worthy; I will format and install the RC as my only OS until Final is released...

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I'm using RC as my main OS on my laptop and so far so good. No glitches all my Vista softwares work. Although, it wasn't able to automatically find my HP 3030 Laser Printer drivers but it did install the Scanner ones. I had to manually download them from the HP website (for Vista) and install them. Working A-Okay now.

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I have no problem admitting that people will be able to get the RC on April 30th. Those people however will be Technet/MSDN subscribers, and everyone who does not fall into one of those categories will not get the RC from Microsoft until May 5th. More from Microsoft HERE.

btw nice to see someone from MS actually here, welcome! :)

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I have no problem admitting that people will be able to get the RC on April 30th. Those people however will be Technet/MSDN subscribers, and everyone who does not fall into one of those categories will not get the RC from Microsoft until May 5th. More from Microsoft HERE.

Please pass all the bugs we have posted here along to the team if the RC does not have feedback enabled.

I can't say for the rest of the world, but I am in love with Windows 7, THE ONLY OS.

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