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		<title><![CDATA[Invitation-only Windows 7 beta testers to get free copy of Ultimate]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Invitation-only Windows 7 beta testers to get free copy of UltimateWindows Feedback Panel Members tooWindows Feedback Panel members will have to run the tool in RC for at least 4months for them to qualify. The email said a copy Windows 7 Ultimate will be mailed out right after General Availability....]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:18:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Invitation-only Windows 7 beta testers to get free copy of Ultimate]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=5042]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[I've been hearing from a lot of Windows 7 beta testers as to how they are feeling unappreciated. Some feel they didn't get their hands on enough code to play with, while others feel that beta testers should get a complimentary copy of Windows 7 for their efforts. by Adrian...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:53:58 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Will the 'real' Windows 7 testers please stand up?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-12558-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=67039&messageID=1269147&start=0]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Will the 'real' Windows 7 testers please stand up?Can you tell me how long I'll have to wait for the pudding?  :-) I agree with you on waiting for the finial version to arrive. I tried both the 32 & 64 bit RC versions on a 3 yr AMD...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:55:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Supplements make everyone a beta tester]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-13593-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=65967&messageID=1238268&start=0]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Supplements make everyone a beta testerAt the same time I wouldn't trust the FDAThey're highly influenced by big pharma.You're kidding, right?This is nonsense. There's over 50 years worth of peer-reviewed research on the utility and efficacy of supplements, and more going on all the time. The AMA, FDA and Big...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:39:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Five things every Windows beta tester should know]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-12354-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=61418&messageID=1131686&start=0]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Five things every Windows beta tester should knowThe top 5 included are listed as....VirusesWormsSpywareMalwareTrojansThese are the top 5 in which it seems like they cannot secure any Windows OS and the only ones who understand the operating system are 'hackers & virus writers'...Meanwhile, Linux distro's command the server market with...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:32:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Five things every Windows beta tester should know]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=682]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[A few Windows 7 beta testers (and some high-profile pundits) are working themselves into a lather over the perceived shortage of feedback from Microsoft. Iâ€™ve read many of the complaints, public and private, and I think some beta testers need a refresher course in the basics of what it means...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:22:06 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Open letter to Microsoft - Can we have a Windows 7 beta 2 please?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://blogs.zdnet.com/hardware/?p=3584]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[An Open Letter to Microsoft ... I've been running Windows 7 beta 1 for now eight weeks and I've put this beta thorough a serious workout. I've done my bit and tested the OS and submitted feedback, like I'm supposed to. I've also had, through unofficial channels, builds that have...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:37:49 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Win 7 on a netbook? Microsoft seeking beta testers outside U.S.]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-10532-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=56817&messageID=1075675&start=0]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Win 7 on a netbook? Microsoft seeking beta testers outside U.S.RE: Win 7 on a netbook? Microsoft seeking beta testers outside U.S.That is a good idea. Please tell me how to join it.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:20:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Some testers expecting an early Windows 7 Beta 1 present]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=1775]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[There's talk that Microsoft has signed off internally on the Beta 1 Windows 7 bits internally. Word is the build number of what goes out to testers will be 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400. What do all those digits mean? And when will testers actually get their hands on the code? by Mary Jo...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:24:15 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Microsoft sending mixed messages about Windows futures with 'Fiji'?]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft sending mixed messages about Windows futures with 'Fiji'?This isn't even strictly a Beta Tester issueMicrosoft realised that MCE systems just weren't flying out the door and then correctly perceived that it makes more sense to bundle it with Vista so that OEMs can either make a "home entertainment center"...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:55:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Apple rewards iPhone beta testers with $200 early buyer penalty]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Apple rewards iPhone beta testers with $200 early buyer penaltyBad stuffI am a big Apple supporter and customer but this move is pretty sleazy. I agree with the blog post, Apple needs to give early users some sort of refund or credit. $200 is way too much to eat.I don't...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:56:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Microsoft says Vista beta testers better hurry]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft says Vista beta testers better hurrythat's ridiculous"The Windows Vista Beta 2 code is available in limited quantities, and we've almost reached that limit and expect to close the program shortly," read: only a limited number of suckers should test it since the final windoze will be the same as...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:27:00 -0700</pubDate>
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