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[scaramonga]

images/news/windows7.jpgIn a shock turn around, Microsoft announced today that Windows 7 technical testers will be receiving a free copy of Windows 7 Ultimate.

In recent weeks Microsoft has faced angry reactions from bloggers and beta testers when they originally announced the testers "thanks" was the discounted pre-order offer. Paul Thurrott claimed "the painful thing here, for beta testers, is that they've been screwed."

In a blog posting at Microsoft's Windows Team Blog, Brandon LeBlanc confirmed: "to show our appreciation, members of the invitation-only Windows 7 Technical Beta Program will be eligible for a free, final copy of Windows 7 Ultimate."

ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley recently highlighted the testing process and how the focus has been taken away from Microsoft's beta testers. Testers are no longer held in such high esteem it seems as Microsoft only supplied the same 2 public beta builds this time around. However, it's good to see Microsoft making a u-turn and admitting they were wrong to not provide a thank you to beta testers. Hopefully with Windows 8 Microsoft will focus on beta testers once again.

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[m.oreilly]

i bet dave is smiling right about now...

[Nvyseal]

Didn't expect it, but is very generous of Microsoft especially with all the cuts they are making and tightening up their belts

[othman11]

I guess I'm out of the loop.....I even reported a bug/issue when I first installed the beta.
Oh well.......I'll get even one of these days.

[David_Heavey]

Nvyseal, on Jul 30 2009, 07:46 PM, said:

especially with all the cuts they are making and tightening up their belts

Yeah. Because if any company need to make money it's MS

[os collector]

the best policy is dont aspact anythink free

[scaramonga]

Enjoy Dave!



You ba$$tard

[Blue]

Oh how I wish it was me Ah well I guess I should be happy enough for being able to test the RC for free

[Nvyseal]

I think i'll wait and get the box set

[scaramonga]

Nvyseal, on Jul 30 2009, 11:11 PM, said:

I think i'll wait and get the box set

Purple lined........?

Just for you Dave.........love from MS.