We were among the first journalists to get their hands on the Windows 7 Beta code and have been testing it. Here, we’ve ranked the 30 best features we’ve found in Windows 7 so far, ranging from minor tweaks of the user interface to a full replacement for virtual private networks.
There has been so many dates flying around concerning the upcoming Release Candidate for Windows 7, and it’s beginning to become a daily subject in the blogosphere. Just when you thought that we were going to see a Windows 7 RC by the end of February, a source within Microsoft has informed Neowin that the RC will not be ready by the end of F…
Are you using the Windows 7 beta? Are you anxiously awaiting updates that may advance its capabilities? Are you hoping, perhaps, that Microsoft will make it easy on you by turning your beta copy into a release candidate via Windows Update? Well, starting next week, Windows 7 users will start getting updates, all right. But don’t get too excited.
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Only 7 percent of active Firefox browsers running on Macs?
CNET News by Matt Asay Sure, Windows has massive market share, but I would have thought more Mac users would be running Firefox than their Windows peers. Norway mobilizes against IE 6 Register Hack Contest: IE8, Firefox, Safari, Opera on Windows 7 Softpedia Lifehacker – Seeking Alpha – AllYourTV.com – New Zealand Herald all 29 news articles |
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Microsoft plans to issue non-update update for Win 7
Register By Kelly Fiveash • Get more from this author Microsoft will spit out dummy updates for Windows 7 beta testers next week that will probe the forthcoming operating system’s updating abilities. Windows 7 beta users to get 'updates' CNET News What Windows 7 means for your business… Portsmouth Herald News Ars Technica – OS News – Softpedia – Bangkok Post all 136 news articles |
I need a new computer. Badly. My old iMac, which I’m using to write this now, has seen better days. My Windows machines, strewn across the house, are old and tired.
nandemoari writes “Microsoft yesterday released a trial version of new file-sharing software intended for use with its upcoming and highly-anticipated operating system. The new software allows PC users to swap files with the computers of friends, family, and trusted colleagues along safe, secure channels. Dubbed “Windows Live ID Sign-in Assistant 6.5,” the beta connects the Windows Live IDs of individual users with a Windows 7 account, essentially building a secure link between data stored on a hard drive and information accessible via Windows Live online.”
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Once again, we see fanciful claims about ludicrous DRM schemes in the new Windows operating system, but a closer look suggests that Windows isn’t to blame after all. Most users, in fact, won’t even notice Windows 7’s DRM.
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Telstra, Microsoft unveil new mobile look
The Australian – 12 hours ago A TELSTRA-branded mobile user interface is the first fruit of the telco's alliance with Microsoft, nearly three months after their new partnership was forged. Windows 7 Build 7048 Labeled Release Candidate 1 (RC1) Softpedia Microsoft denies it profits from Vista-to-XP downgrades Computerworld The Associated Press – CNNMoney.com – YTN – International Herald Tribune all 843 news articles |
Mac OS X 10.6 explained Windows 7 may be grabbing all the headlines, but Apple isn’t standing still. It’s hard at work developing a major update to the next version of its operating system, dubbed Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.[4 pages]
