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Windows 7 & Windows Server 2k8 R2 SP1 Beta Download

Are you a TechNet member? No? Why not? If you use a Microsoft product in some form, you should be a TechNet member. Information Technology, TechNet members have the option to download Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (Release 2) Service Pack 1 Beta through the Eval Center.

So what’s the most important about this run; “This early release of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta is not available for home users. The SP1 Beta does not provide new end-user features, and installation is not supported by Microsoft.” and keep in mind”In order to download and install the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta you must currently have a Release to Manufacturing (RTM) version of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 already installed.”

Hey, if you are an I.T. pro and a TechNet member, give it a run.

Microsoft, & Irsfeld, M. 2010. Microsoft TechNet Flash Newsletter,

Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta,

Download, Evaluate and Get Resources. Volume 12, Issue 15, July

28th, 2010. Microsoft Corporation. Information retrieved from:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/ff183870.aspx

What the hell am I talking about? Well, Google is a very BIG company. Financially, they have tons of moneys to spend the time to ensure the right development goes into their new OS. I think it’s a great idea! Another new OS on the market and it’s free! Chrome OS already promises to be backward compatible with most applications. That means, you will not have to re develop an application just to get it running on Chrome OS. It will be supported by it’s maker and many users who choose to do so. But it will not be supported by the industry unless money gets involved. I’m not a Microsoft Fan Boy. FVK paying for office and most of their software. But I love the DirectX technology. I’m a gamer, game developer and it’s the industry leader! I will buy Windows 7 and continue to support Microsoft on their DirectX Technology; alone with any hardware company sporting it.

My Laptop has a Linux OS. But I’m a techie and every normal friend I have has no idea how to operate my Linux OS. Mac can blow themselves for keeping their company’s heads within their own asses for so many years. It’ll take some more time Before Apple gets my money instead of getting eaten.

Why do I say it will not be supported? Google will have to work hard to gain industry recognition with their OS and many communities (such as the multi billion gaming industry). I can see their OS being used in multiple enterprises at the time of launch. But not being utilized in the gaming community. If they can fully push DirectX and OpenGL technology as good as Windows and better than Linux; I will personally invest in Google. What’s that symbol again? GOOG! Gotta love Nasdaq!