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Download New Windows Home Server Beta Preview for Windows 7 SP1 Beta

Microsoft has made available for download a new development milestone of the next generation of its home server. Although the latest release of  Windows Home Server code name "Vail" marks a new stage in the development process, the Redmond company has steered clear of labeling the Build either a Beta or a Release Candidate (RC). In all fairness, considering the fact that  the first Beta  for Windows Home Server code name "Vail" was released earlier this year, the latest Build should be either Beta 2 or RC. However, Microsoft only noted that “Windows Home Server code name "Vail" Public Preview has been refreshed!” “Since releasing our first Vail beta we have received lots of great suggestions for "Vail" and quite a few interesting bugs. Thanks to all of you who are beta testing! We love having you part of our extended team and appreciate your help,” revealed  Jonas Svensson , Community Program Manager. “This new build has plenty of enhancement...

Microsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Beta Download

At the on-going Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference at Washington DC, Microsoft has announced public availability of the first beta of Windows 7 Service Pack 1. Brandon LeBlanc, Windows Communication Manager for Microsoft,   noted on the Windows blog, that the Windows 7 SP 1 is simply a combination of updates already available through Windows Updates and bunch of other hot fixes.   Microsoft made Windows 7 available worldwide on October 22 last year and within nine months, has rolled out first beta of Service Pack 1.  However, we shouldn't get our hopes high since it isn't bringing any path breaking feature for your desktops and laptops. Just a bunch of cumulative updates which are already available comes in Service Pack 1. So, who'd like to update when no new features are included? Well, there are several hot fixes that would bundle along to form a cumulative update pack. From today, Microsoft's sale and support for Windows XP Service Pack 2 will die. No PC make...