Replies to post #23343 on Dream Machine

[tc]

Yes it does. The official Windows 7 RC1 is available from the Microsoft Windows 7 page. I downloaded it this morning.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/

[rich ruscio]

I don't think it has anything to do with the Beta.

I think it means the RC will 'work' for a long time ... and then, you'll need to buy a copy.

I'm hoping they offer a six pack. I've got a lot of machines ...

rr

[wccawa]

Just the RC edition. The beta will expire in July or August of this year.

[JessicaD]

Arkieboy1,

Windows 7 Build 7000 (Beta) expires on August 1, 2009, and bi-hourly shutdowns will begin July 1, 2009. The RC will expire June 1, 2010, and the bi-hourly shutdowns will begin on March 1, 2010. In both cases, you’ll need to rebuild your test PCs with another valid version of the OS, and reinstall your programs and data.

With that to say, if you don't already have the RC version installed and do choose to install it (which I would highly recommend), you will have free use of it for a little over a year.

For more information head over to: http://tinyurl.com/832nco for videos, discussions and further updates about Windows 7 RC.

Jessica
Microsoft TechNet /Springboard