i really have no idea of where to post this specific question so i guess
i'll just post it to these multiple newsgroups. if anyone can pint a better
newsgroup to post it to please tell me.

anyways, i was looking around on the web and i found out about a new version
of Windows called Windows 7. it seems to be the replacement of Windows
Vista. i was wondoering if anyone knows of how i could beta test this new
Windows operating system.

"Steven Wabik" verizin.net> wrote in message
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It will be a while before it is open to public beta testing. Possibly
years.

ss.

"Steven Wabik" verizin.net> wrote in message
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Check back in about 2 years, there may be a Beta 1 version by then.

As Far As I Am Aware, It Is Only Available 2 Microsot Employee's Right Now,
Just FYI.

"Steven Wabik" wrote:

No, Windows 7 is the code name for the next Windows
operating system that is now in the very early stages of development.
It will not "replace" Windows Vista, but will supersede it
with advanced technology. Please see the following:

How to apply to become a beta tester for Microsoft
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833520

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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"Steven Wabik" wrote:

i really have no idea of where to post this specific question so i guess
i'll just post it to these multiple newsgroups. if anyone can pint a better
newsgroup to post it to please tell me.

anyways, i was looking around on the web and i found out about a new version
of Windows called Windows 7. it seems to be the replacement of Windows
Vista. i was wondoering if anyone knows of how i could beta test this new
Windows operating system.

ok, thanks.
i alrady know about this though.
i have already signed up for a few of those betas in the past. i just would
like to test windows 7 before it is released.

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" nospamgamil.com> wrote in message
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"Carey Frisch [MVP]" nospamgamil.com> wrote in
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Please see the following:

Supercede-
verb
take the place or move into the position of;

So yes, if it supercedes Vista, it will take the place of Vista.

Carey's answer still stands. Microsoft Beta Testers are typically by
invitation only and closed to the public. Once the code reaches a certain
point, Microsoft often releases pre-release code to the public (betas and
releace candidates) and accepts bug reports and feedback.

If all you want to do is use Windows 7 before it is released, you don't need
to do anything except wait for a public preview. If you want to Beta Test
Windows 7, then submit your request at the link provided.

"Steven Wabik" wrote:

i did, but there seems to be nothing about windows 7. i just have a
question. how do you get invited for beta testing? how does that work? i'm
not 100%% sure of that. because i was invited to beta test vista and office
2007.
"Steven Wabik" verizin.net> wrote in message
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From My understading, it will be mostly like MCE 2005 was to XP. Significant
changes and updates, but still the same OS at the core.

Changes may include a multi touch interface, and a new build of explorer.