Microsoft Corp. will issue a public release candidate of Windows 7 in May, according to the company's Web site.

The Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) download page on Microsoft's TechNet site carries a date of "May 2009," and spells out a slew of details about the upcoming public preview.

"You don't need to rush to get Windows 7 RC," the download page reads. "The RC release will be available at least through June 2009 and we're not limiting the number of product keys, so you have plenty of time."

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