Submission + - Windows 7 Beta leaked (internetnews.com)
jcrousedotcom writes: "Internet News article reveals "The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is rumored to be the launch pad for Microsoft's one and only public beta test of Windows 7, but it seems a few people couldn't wait until next week. Build 7000, the version planned for use in the beta test, leaked onto BitTorrent sites over the Christmas holiday. "
"While Microsoft would not confirm the rumors that Ballmer would announce a Windows 7 beta during his speech, it did acknowledge the leak.
"It is part of our normal testing process for testers to receive regular builds; however, the Windows 7 public beta is still expected in early 2009," a Microsoft spokesperson said in a statement e-mailed to InternetNews.com. ""
"While Microsoft would not confirm the rumors that Ballmer would announce a Windows 7 beta during his speech, it did acknowledge the leak.
"It is part of our normal testing process for testers to receive regular builds; however, the Windows 7 public beta is still expected in early 2009," a Microsoft spokesperson said in a statement e-mailed to InternetNews.com. ""