CEO Steve Ballmer just announced the availability of Windows 7 Beta and Windows Live in his keynote address at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Microsoft Corp.
Below is the video of the keynote:
“I’m thrilled to announce the availability of the Windows 7 beta, which is on track to deliver simplicity and reliability,” Ballmer said. “Windows 7 and Windows Live are part of an incredible pipeline of consumer technology that is making it easier than ever for people to communicate, share and get more done.” – Steve Ballmer
Microsoft’s next-generation PC operating system, Windows 7, can be downloaded today by MSDN, TechBeta and TechNet customers. Windows 7 Beta will be available for everyone who wants to try it out can download it beginning Jan. 9 at http://www.microsoft.com/windows7.
Microsoft also announced the global availability of Windows Live, a free suite of communications and sharing applications. Windows Live makes it easy for people to communicate, share and keep their online lives in sync and in one place with one login. The new and enhanced Windows Live services — including PCMag.com 2008 Editors’ Choice winner Windows Live Messenger — along with Windows Live Mail and Windows Live Photo Gallery are designed to work seamlessly with more than 50 popular Internet services.
Check out Microsoft for the official press release.
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