Windows 7 is not the only Microsoft operating system that is in the Release Candidate stage, Windows PE which is based on Windows 7, is also being finalized.  Windows PE tends to be more of a niche market as it is intended for OEM’s and PC Technicians but it is also included on every Windows [...] Read more »

The above notice is pretty self explanatory, Microsoft has sent out a correction notice that the expiration for the Windows 7 Release Candidate is July 1, 2010. Read more »

Microsoft is getting closer to the release of Windows 7 and they need beta users feedback.  Input.Microsoft is now open for Windows 7 beta users to give their feedback on whether or not they think it is ready for release.  The survey should take less than 10 minutes assuming that you do not have too [...] Read more »

Microsoft is continuing it’s practice of paying back Windows “informants” that actively use the Windows Feedback Program.  According to an email posted by Neowin from a user in the program:
To encourage your continued participation in the Windows Feedback Program using Windows 7 RC, we will send you a copy of the commercially released version of [...] Read more »

Unsurprisingly Microsoft has announced that businesses should hold off on upgrading to Windows Vista.
“If you’re just starting your testing of Vista, with the [Windows 7] Release Candidate and the quality of that offering, I would switch over and do your testing on the [Windows 7] Release Candidate, and use that going forward,” Bill Veghte, Microsoft’s [...] Read more »