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Windows 7 Arrives on MSDN and TechNet

Ars Technica reported today that Windows 7 arrived today on a variety of Microsoft customer download sites. The RTM version of Windows 7 (build 7600.16385) is now available on Microsoft Connect for testers, as well as for MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are available for download in English. Microsoft announced that [...]

Microsoft Releases Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Yesterday, Microsoft announced the release to manufacturing (RTM) of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, the next versions of its flagship desktop and server operating systems. Windows 7 will be generally available to customers around the world on October 22, and Windows Server 2008 R2 will be generally available on or before that date.

Windows 7 to feature “XP Mode”

According to the Windows Team Blog, Windows 7 will feature a new Windows XP compatability mode to allow customers the flexibility to run many older productivity applications on a Windows 7 based PC. Windows 7′s XP Mode will use Microsoft Virtual PC to run XP apps in a virtual environment. “All you need to do [...]

Windows Mobile 6.5 to launch on May 11

According to the Windows Mobile Team Blog, the next release of Windows Mobile will be making its official debut at Microsoft TechEd 2009 on May 11. Stephanie Ferguson, GM of Business Experiences at Microsoft’s Mobile Communications Business is going to deliver the kick off presentation of Windows Mobile 6.5 on Monday, May 11th at 1:00PM [...]

96% Of Netbooks Run Windows

Yesterday, Information Week reported that Microsoft officials claim that the company has made significant gains in the market for netbooks – low-cost laptop computers that are optimized for web-surfing and e-mail. “It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we first started to see netbook PCs running Windows come to market,” said Brandon LeBlanc, [...]

Laptop Hunters Round 2

Laptop Hunters Round 2

In round one, we told you about Lauren, the first star of Microsoft’s new ad campaign, “Laptop Hunters.” Now, Microsoft is back with another Apple slam, this time starring Giampaolo, a recent college grad and engineer who is looking for a laptop that has portability, battery life, and is powerful – for under $1,500. The [...]

Microsoft’s New Best Friend – The Recession

Microsoft’s latest ad campaign, Laptop Hunters, takes direct aim at Mac prices. In the first of what will most likely be a series of TV commercials, “Lauren” is given $1000 budget to find a 17″ laptop that will meet her needs. She enters a Mac store only to come away empty-handed pointing out that the [...]