Microsoft has released  the public beta of Windows 7 which can be downloaded by anyone.  It can be downloaded from Microsoft’s site at the following URL:  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx.

The beta is also available from MSDN and TechNet Plus. Windows 7 introduces a new Taskbar, Jump Lists, touch capabilities, and many more features.  Read about what is new in Windows 7 here.