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Windows 7 Leaked To Pirates By Microsoft?
nandemoari writes "The beta version of Windows 7 has been widely distributed through torrents and other file sharing systems. But now some commentators claim Microsoft deliberately allowed the package to get into the hands of pirates. 'I'm not being critical here, as some Microsoft Watch commenters will surely claim. It's rather smart marketing. Microsoft fills a big news void with something bloggers and journalists will write about. The suspense of stealth downloads from torrents and races to post the best screenshots first make the Windows 7 leak buzz all the more exciting. For other people, there is delight in seeing Microsoft squirm because Seven leaked early. Not that I see much squirming going on.'"
Delighted to see MS squirmin'
But they ain't wrigglin'
Cause they leaked 7 on the Bay
Seen sunshine and made hay
Now bloggers are talkin 'bout
That the new OS is out
But I see a frown
Cause their computer is down!
Help a man when he is in trouble and he will remember you when he is in trouble again.
Did they leak the beta intentionally? Of course they did. It's a great way to generate buzz about the new OS for virtually no cost.
Buzzz?!?!? You get excited about Windows?!? ... Pervert!
You must be new here...
"...I think the Microsoft hatred is a disease." - Linus Torvalds
would microsoft send me a take down notice to remove windows 7 files uploaded onto our hosting servers by one of our customers last week?
Because this is supposed to be black ops. Not even Microsoft knows they're doing it.
Still - this is all just hot air. There is no way we will ever know whether MS leaked 7 on purpose or not.
"And the meaning of words; when they cease to function; when will it start worrying you?"
Actually, the interior of a watermelon is very nearly black until it's cut open. Light has that strange effect, you know.
Alexander Peter Kristopeit bought his basement from his mommy for one dollar.
Good idea! Reset the clock to Decemeber 31st and see if it zunes.
Do you even lift?
These aren't the 'roids you're looking for.
Here is a link to leaked videos of the KDE 4.2 beta!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg0ma-qKHrM
There are numerous of those on that site, Youtube.
Wait.. I thought windows 7 WAS window vista; It was a trick to get some dumb model/actors to actually try it and say nice things on "hidden" camera.
Can you be Even More Awesome?!
Windows 7 has been widely distributed through torrents
Does that qualify as a distributed virus attack?
End anonymous moderation and posting on
Waiting for Windows 7 is like waiting for the new Ford Taurus to come out!
-jcr
The only title of honor that a tyrant can grant is "Enemy of the State."
Burma Shave.
Oh, no! You have walked into the slavering fangs of a lurking grue!
What I would like to know is how many bong hits it takes for that kind of 'insight'...
Whether it's Windows 7 or not, there's one thing that's guaranteed: it's going to be a pane.
Be relentless!
Releasy early, release often?
NB: The message above might reflect my opinion right now, but not necessarily tomorrow or next year.
Isn't that what is happening with Vista right now ?
morcego
Announcer: We have gathered a few volunteers to try the new version of Windows Vista....I mean, Windows Mojave.... I mean Windows 7. Here is what they had to say:
Joe SixPack: Sick!
Soccer Mom: Oh, my God!
Joe Average: Wow! It's like, you know.... Stuff!
Barbie Doll: Totally!
Announcer: The new Windows 7 will revolutionize how people use PCs. The system has been designed from scratch to run smoothly on a mere 4 Gigabyte of RAM!
Joe SixPack: What's that?
Barbie Doll: 4 Gigabyte is like, 2 gallons or something.
Joe Average: Feels faster than my AOL.
Announcer: Dont take our word for it. Visit Win7.MojaveProject.Microsoft.com and test drive the new Windows. Experience what so many other people have already experienced!