Jan 20 2009

Possible Last-Minute Problems With Vista SP2

crazyeyes writes “It looks like Microsoft is facing problems with Windows Vista SP2. The final Service Pack for Vista and Server 2008 (before Windows 7 comes out) has been delayed. The folks who broke the launch details and dates of previous Service Packs for XP and Vista have Microsoft’s latest internal schedule. Can Microsoft get it out before Windows 7? According to the new schedule, just barely.”

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Jan 14 2009

Comments for: "Microsoft Offers Unlimited Windows 7 Downloads" – CRN

Comments for: "Microsoft Offers Unlimited Windows 7 Downloads"
CRN – 2 hours ago
Isn't it amazing that right from the get go they were lots of nay sayers about Windows Vista and (possibly) a lot of pre-negative feelings towards the OS.
Windows 7 here this year Straits Times
Fighting with Vista Campbellton Tribune
Wisbusiness.com
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Jan 14 2009

Why Windows 7 Should Be a Free Upgrade

Windows Vista isn’t a bad OS – now. But it’s had its problems. Third parties didn’t make drivers fast enough, bugs affected obscure features such as, er, copying and deleting files, and Vista Capable PCs were nothing of the sort.

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Jan 13 2009

The PC World Challenge: 72 Hours of Windows 7! – Washington Post


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The PC World Challenge: 72 Hours of Windows 7!
Washington Post – 40 minutes ago
We challenged one blogger to make the switch: a full conversion from Windows Vista to Windows 7 for three days. From gaming, to business, to screwing around on the Internet: Did our intrepid upstart make it through until the bitter end?
PC users warned over 'test' Windows The Press Association
Microsoft ditches Windows 7 beta download limit Computerworld
CNET News – TG Daily – ZDNet Asia – Houston Chronicle
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