Great another rush to market half finshed OS that will need tons of patching. IMHO they should not rush this out and make sure it is Ready for Prime Time before it is released.

I am  looking forward to Win 7 but want a finished product

That's o.k.,i won't be buying it.I have no problems with vista,in fact it's the best OS they have put out.As far as i am concerned,they can keep Windows 7.

Just installed Win7 (beta) on my 2 yr old Inspiron E1505 (6400). Runs very well for a C2D/1GB/ATi x1300. Actually it is faster than Win Vista. Definately a Thumbs Up. Just hope the final release is a soild OS and it will require much less patching afterwards (except for regular SP).

Hi All, Windows 7 beta was released on the 9th, see HERE. However, Microsoft claim, The volume has been phenomenal -- we’re in the process of adding more servers to handle the demand. We’re sorry for the delay and we’ll re-post the Beta as soon as we can ensure a quality download experience.  If you really want it :emotion-16: keep an eye on that link. 

I just received the official Windows 7 beta (build 7000) from Microsoft.

It appears very solid, and works well on the Latitude e6500.

Except for the fact that there are no drivers for the display, and the wireless won't work. I tried loading the Dell Vista drivers, but they don't like the OS, and won't load. Usually, the drivers work with up-level OSs, but Dell's done something to the packaging.

We need help from Dell on this!

I saw the CEO MS talking about Windows 7 and it's Beta availability for those who are interested to do the down load from 9th Jan 2008.

Take for an example - one does the Windows 7 Beta down load. Now when the proper Windows 7 become available will this downloaded Beta be upgraded with updates and allowed to keep on without a need for a COA? In other words the present Windows Vista OS COA will be recognised for the newly released OS.

If I put it simply - Is a present Windows OS owner  eligible for a free Windows 7 OS  with an existing COA?

snow

Try loading them in Vista compatibility mode. That's how I get my sound to at least work.  It will be a long time before Dell will release new drivers. It won't happen until sometime after the OS is officially released.

I saw the CEO MS talking about Windows 7 and it's Beta availability for those who are interested to do the down load from 9th Jan 2008. Take for an example - one does the Windows 7 Beta down load. Now when the proper Windows 7 become available will this downloaded Beta be upgraded with updates and allowed to keep on without a need for a COA? In other words the present Windows Vista OS COA will be recognised for the newly released OS. If I put it simply - Is a present Windows OS owner  eligible for a free Windows 7 OS  with an existing COA? snow

The answer to your question is no on both accounts.

You will need to uninstall the beta when the retail is released. And you will need a new Disk and COA.