The release date of Windows 7 has been confirmed as Thursday, October 22, by Microsoft at Asia's largest computer show, Computex. But if you want to download the release candidate for Windows 7 today at www.microsoft.com/downloads, which will remain free to use until June next year.
Windows 7 will available in five editions - Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate - with a Basic edition also sold in developing countries.
Initially, Microsoft said that the Starter edition would be limited to running just three applications simultaneously (excluding background processes such as anti-virus applications, wireless and Bluetooth, and system tools like Explorer and Control Panel). ... read more »
Sample Windows 7 without installing it over your current version using a virtual machine. ... read more »