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Windows 7
hideWindows 7 (formerly codenamed Blackcomb and Vienna) is an upcoming version of Microsoft Windows, a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablet PCs and media center PCs. Windows 7 was released to manufacturing on July 22, 2009, with general retail availability set for October 22, 2009, less than three years after the release of its predecessor, Windows Vista. Windows 7's server counterpart, Windows Server 2008 R2, is slated for release at the same time.
Unlike its predecessor, which introduced a large number of new features, Windows 7 is intended to be a more focused, incremental upgrade to the Windows line, with the goal of being fully compatible with applications and hardware with which Windows Vista is already compatible. Presentations given by the company in 2008 have focused on multi-touch support, a redesigned Windows Shell with a new taskbar, a home networking system called HomeGroup, and performance improvements. Some applications that have been included with prior releases of Microsoft Windows, including Windows Calendar, Windows Mail, Windows Movie Maker, and Windows Photo Gallery, will not be included in Windows 7; some will instead be offered separately as part of the free Windows Live Essentials suite.
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Samsung, Acer team up with AT&T on netbooks
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Nov 16, 2009 |
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South Korea's Samsung and Taiwan's Acer are teaming up with US telecom giant AT&T to introduce low-priced netbook computers for the holiday shopping season.
Microsoft's monthly security fixes spare Windows 7
Nov 10, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Microsoft's newest computer operating system has survived its first few weeks on the market without needing any security fixes.
Windows 7 debut a hit: NPD
Nov 06, 2009 |
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Microsoft's new-generation Windows 7 operating system hit the ground running, with US sales in its opening days blasting past those of its Vista predecessor, according to NPD Group.
PC sales expected to benefit from Windows 7 release
Oct 29, 2009 |
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Last week's launch of Windows 7 by Microsoft Corp. is widely expected to ignite a boost in sales of PCs after the company's last operating system failed to ignite much excitement.
Ubuntu 9.10 just released
Oct 29, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Canonical is releasing Ubuntu 9.10, the Karmic Koala, the latest version of its open-source operating system, and it aims to attract business and enterprise users to join the growing numbers ...
Be cautious upgrading to Windows 7
Oct 28, 2009 |
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Before you buy a copy of Windows 7, you'd do well to check whether your computer -- and you -- are ready for the upgrade.
Microsoft sales fall; cost cuts please investors
Oct 23, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Consumers may be shopping for computers again, but Microsoft Corp. still needs businesses to start doing the same.
Microsoft launches Windows 7 (Update)
Oct 22, 2009 |
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Microsoft's much-heralded Windows 7 went on sale around the world Thursday as the US software giant seeks to reboot after the disappointment of its previous generation operating system Vista.
With Windows 7 and new designs, PCs looking better
Oct 21, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Although no one waits in long lines for a new edition of Windows software anymore, the debut of Microsoft's latest operating system is part of why buying a PC is starting to feel fun for the first ...
Microsoft's naming math: Vista plus 1 is 7
Oct 21, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Microsoft's new operating system launches Thursday, and you may be asking: How did we get to Windows 7? Did I miss 5 and 6?
Windows 7 to salvage Vista 'train wreck'
Oct 18, 2009 |
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Microsoft releases Windows 7 to the world on Thursday as the US software giant tries to regain its stride after an embarrassing stumble with the previous generation operating system Vista.
How Microsoft plans to hook users on Windows 7
Oct 15, 2009 |
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While the Europeans haggle over the Windows 7 browser scheme, everyone else may want to look at other creative ways Microsoft's new operating system will advance its business.
Review: Windows 7 strong, but don't pay to upgrade
Oct 14, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Next week, Microsoft is releasing Windows 7, a slick, much improved operating system that should go a long way toward erasing the bad impression left by its previous effort, Vista.
Upgrade to Windows 7? It all depends...
Oct 08, 2009 |
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With Windows 7 scheduled for release Oct. 22, the question many readers will be asking is, "Should I upgrade?" The answer depends on your circumstances.
Microsoft video gets a little too much attention
Oct 01, 2009 |
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(AP) -- You almost have to feel bad for Microsoft. The software maker isn't known for hip marketing tactics, and now that a Windows 7 video has hit it big online, people are laughing at the company, not with ...
