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In a keynote address at the CES, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced the beta availability of the Windows 7 operating system as well as the availability of the latest version of Windows Live, a suite of personal communications services and applications.
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“I’m thrilled to announce the availability of the Windows 7 beta, which is on track to deliver simplicity and reliability,”_ Ballmer said.
The beta version of Windows 7, Microsoft’s next-generation PC operating system, can be downloaded today by MSDN, TechBeta and TechNet customers. Consumers who want to test-drive the beta will be able to download it beginning January 9 at http://www.microsoft.com/windows7.
Microsoft demonstrated new features and key improvement in Windows 7 based on listening to the needs of customers. Windows 7 is designed to do the following:
- Work the way consumers want. With Windows 7, Microsoft paid special attention to performance, reliability, security, compatibility and battery life.
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