Rush for Windows 7 downloads overwhelms Microsoft servers
January 10th, 2009
Microsoft founder Bill Gates speaks during the 2007 press conference in New York. Microsoft's mighty servers were overwhelmed on Friday as computer users worldwide rushed to download a free test version of a Windows 7 operating system being groomed to succeed Vista.
Microsoft's mighty servers were overwhelmed Friday as computer users worldwide rushed to download a free test version of a Windows 7 operating system being groomed to succeed Vista.
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but we know the story
make no mistake about it
windows 7 or obama will be more of the same
Windows 7: Vista Service Pack 2/3
I recommend you write your own operating system.
I'm sure you've gained nothing from Microsoft's work. Your business probably didn't use any Microsoft products to make money so they could pay you. You probably haven't used any Microsoft products for your own personal gain, like surfing or downloading porn.
Microsoft's model has worked for 25 years, but they have reached a time in the market when they will have to adapt. They will, or they will go away. They are being challenged on many fronts and maybe your Microsoft-absent wet dreams will come true but more likely, since they are the largest technology company in the history of the world, they will survive and continue to deliver products that you can use to make a living.
If you aren't content making a living then innovate and replace that which you don't like.