Microsoft To Release All Builds Of Windows 7
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pparently Microsoft has had enough.
In response to all the Windows 7 build leaks that have been spreading via torrent sites like Pirate Bay and Mininova, Microsoft has announced that all builds will now be posted to a public torrent tracker for anyone who wants to download them.
It’s a smart move. After all, build 7068 leaked in just under a week and currently has thousands of seeders worldwide. Not a single kilobyte of that transferred through Mirosoft’s servers, which amounts to a substantial cost savings.
“At this point, a more transparent process makes sense. We know users like the way Windows 7 looks and functions, so at this point it’s becoming more about stability and performance. Sharing the builds via peer to peer networks is a great way for us to reach a larger testing base,” said a Microsoft employee speaking on the condition of anonymity.
With Windows 7’s popularity still on the rise, Microsoft wants to do all they can to “leverage that popularity.” Details about the tracker will be posted on TechNet tomorrow morning, and all builds after 7075 will be made available – including the RC when Microsoft puts that stamp on a particular build
