Windows 7 build 7000

[TingTing]

If my memory serves me correctly, Windows Vista beta was build 6000. Does this mean that Windows 7 build 7000 will be the first beta?

I sure hope so, because given the rapid progressions of numbers recently we are almost there. Can't wait to download this!

 

[Ian]

Softpedia have an interesting article on this very issue, apparently the Beta 1 code might already be finalised:

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-7-Beta-1-Build-6-1-7000-0-081212-1400-100452.shtml

Microsoft has yet to confirm that it has wrapped up the upcoming development milestone for the next iteration of the Windows client internally, but speculations are pointing out that Windows 7 Beta 1 has been finalized as early as December 12, 2008. In this context, Windows 7 Beta 1 Build 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400 is reportedly headed for a select pool of testers by the end of 2009. At this point in time Microsoft continues to stick to the same refrain when it comes down to the availability of the next development milestone of Win7 past M3, namely that Windows 7 public Beta is still planned for launch in early 2009.