Following millions of Windows fans downloading Windows 7 Beta OS, Microsoft decided to lift the 2.5 million download limit to the most anticipated OS since, well Vista.

Reports indicated that just a few hours after Windows 7 Beta was launched, the servers hosting the OS were put into a critical tension. Users from all over the globe rushed in an effort to be among the 2.5 million beta testers.

Microsoft Windows communications manager Brandon LeBlanc said the following on a blog post: Due to an enormous surge in demand, the download experience was not ideal so we listened and took the necessary steps to ensure a good experience.

The download limit is lifted effective today up to January 24.

Engadget was able to test the new operating system using MacBook Pro and VAIO P. Initial impressions from different tech bloggers revealed that Windows 7 is better than Vista in terms of speed. Security and total performance on the other hand offer different issues. For example, McAfee anti-virus failed to work on Windows 7 during the test, but as Microsoft calls the OS, it is still in beta.

Windows 7 have a feature similar to Mac’s Time Machine; there is also an auto backup system for MP3s. Microsoft is continually issuing update patches as of this writing.

Source: Engadget

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