Several builds of Windows 7 have been released in the past. Some say the operating system tops the list in this regard. This has brought up rumors that Microsoft might be using guerrilla marketing tactics to create interest and demand for the new operating system. Most experts on the matter do not think that this is very likely although even they have to admit that the number of leaks is huge.
Yesterday Windows 7 Build 7100 was leaked to various P2P networks on the Internet. Build 7100 is the release candidate build of the operating system which is expected to be released to a public group of testers and enthusiasts on May 5. That’s more than ten days which seems to be to much for thousands of users who began downloading the release candidate build immediately. Both the 32-bit and the 64-bit edition have been leaked. Another surprise is that they come with an English language interface and not the usual Chinese or Russian interfaces that have been dominant in past leaks.
Additional information are scarce at this point with the exception that beta keys seem to work fine in the release candidate build as well. We will keep you updated as soon as additional information become available.
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excellent news!
of course, now i have to cancel the plans i had with my wife tonight. she won’t be happy about it, but really, it’s beyond my control :)
thanks for the note about beta keys, it’s good to know.