Windows 7 Release Candidate Available: No XP Mode for Netbooks But Look for New Mouse Gesture Features

The general public won’t be able to download Windows 7 Release Candidate until May 5. However, if you have a MSDN/Technet subscription or participate in the Microsoft Connect Windows 7 beta testing, you can download it starting today. But, be prepared for a long wait. I started downloading the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of the RC as well as both the Windows 7 Server Web and Enterprise Editions over two hours ago. Microsoft File Transfer Manager’s estimated completion time is still swinging wildly between 10 and 26 hours for me.