Windows News and info 15th Anniversary 2009-2024
Other Operating Systems => Windows 7 | Windows 9 => Topic started by: riso on March 29, 2009, 12:14:25 PM
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I knew before I'd even pressed publish on today's post regarding the new screenshots of Windows 7 build 7068 on a Japanese developer's page that the torrent would eventually hit the major trackers, and now it has. Following a flurry of activity on Chinese and Russian forums this afternoon, the torrent finally appeared in Mininova's index a few hours ago.
Users who managed to download the DVD ISO already are reporting that it appears to be the genuine article. After the last half dozen leaks, I'm inclined to believe them at this point. As always, exercise caution if you decide to download and install from the image yourself.
The newest leak comes less than a week after 7068's build date - March 21, 2009. How are the files getting out so quickly? I have to believe that if Microsoft isn't responsible for the leaks themselves that they are, at the very least, more than happy to turn a blind eye.
After all, the RC is going to be made freely available in about a month for anyone who wants to download it. Every torrent download means a little less strain on Microsoft's servers. After witnessing the bum's rush users unleashed during the first few hours of the beta release, the gang in Redmond should be embracing P2P as a distribution method for the RC.
If you're downloading every new leak, don't forget you can dump the files to a USB flash drive or external hard drive instead of burning a DVD each time.
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They probably are intentionally leaking the builds, they've got nothing to lose after all. The builds get them publicity, and the public stay excited for the final release. Besides, each build basically has a built in self-destruct button, so it's not like these builds will cut into their profits at the final release.
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you're partially right but don't you think microsoft is leaking pre-releases because they need to know very precisely if many people want windows7......it is all a big selling point...and also it is a way to make people forget about the other versions of windows
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you're partially right but don't you think microsoft is leaking pre-releases because they need to know very precisely if many people want windows7......it is all a big selling point...and also it is a way to make people forget about the other versions of windows
Exactly, the whole thing a marketing scam. A much needed, highly appreciated, loved by many, marketing scam...
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you're partially right but don't you think microsoft is leaking pre-releases because they need to know very precisely if many people want windows7......it is all a big selling point...and also it is a way to make people forget about the other versions of windows
Exactly, the whole thing a marketing scam. A much needed, highly appreciated, loved by many, marketing scam...
100% right
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something isnot rightheredudes... i installed buid7068 but in the license sais that is release candidate 1 although idontbelievethat is rightbecause it is not so much better than beta7057 one.... it messes up my dns server and it ends up with internetconnection not responding >:(
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w8?...your using Eset Smart Sec v4.0314?...there is a issue on the router regarding disconnection on internet. v4.04 fixes it..
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vastac,dude,i'm not using antivirus software, i have something more advanced and reliable,
the issue is that i have optic fiber internet connection so win7 verifies both ipv6 and ipv4 protocols but cuts off the connection because ipv6 is not present in the connection...i've fixed this by disabling ipv6 protocol