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The OS will be available for public tryout on Friday

(IDG News Service) The rumors turned out to be true. Microsoft will release a public beta this week of its next desktop operating system, Windows 7, hoping it will address the problems that have made Windows Vista perhaps the least popular OS in its history.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will launch the beta during his speech at the start of the International CES in Las Vegas on Wednesday. It's Ballmer's first year giving the opening address, traditionally handled by former CEO Bill Gates. His blustery style is likely to contrast sharply with Gates' meek and thoughtful demeanor in years past.

Ballmer will also announce several partnerships that could help widen the use of Microsoft's Windows Live online services and applications. They include a deal with Dell to preload Windows Live Essentials and Live Search on all its PCs for consumers and small businesses starting in February, said Craig Beilinson, director of marketing for Microsoft's entertainment and devices division. Another deal will see Verizon preinstall Live Search on all its cell phones in the U.S. later in the first half of this year.


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Annoying thing is that it only allows the first 2.5 million to test it.

Think all the slots have been used now.

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let's hope that W7b proves to be more effecient and pacy and cover all the glitches of Microsoft Os B4.

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