Software titan Microsoft Corporation has today announced something of a non-announcement insofar as users of the Windows 7 beta will soon receive some distinctly indistinct updates that update absolutely nothing whatsoever. Joy.
Placebo updates incoming for Windows 7 beta users. Image: Hauke Sandhaus/Flickr.
More pointedly, Microsoft’s Brandon LeBlanc has this week revealed via the official WindowsTeamBlog that the Redmond-based company will release up to five test updates for the beta version of its latest operating system (Build 7000) through the Windows Update function.
“These updates allow us to test and verify our ability to deliver and manage the updating of Windows 7,” said LeBlanc, before adding this is indicative of typical practice when it comes to Microsoft verifying servicing scenarios during the beta process.
“Windows 7 Beta users will be notified that new updates are available beginning February 24 through Windows Update,” he outlined. “Even if the user has Windows Update configured for automatic update – these test updates will not install automatically. Users will need to manually install the test updates through Windows Update.”
So, ultimately, the upcoming test updates offer a big fat zilch with regard to the addition of new software features, bug fixes, stability additions or security patches. And, what’s more, beta users will have to actively seek the updates out. Talk about a tantalising prospect.
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