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Top StoryWindows Weekly 129: Hypirony And IronicracyEd Bott joins Leo and I in the latest episode of the Windows Weekly podcast to talk Windows 7 and help us begin wrapping up the discussion about clean installing with Upgrade media... More Articles, Blog Posts, and News StoriesMicrosoft's Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool Uses Open Source CodeBlog: And apparently does so illegally. Rafael has written up a great post, with a side-by-side code comparison, about how Microsoft's Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool uses code that was obviously taken directly from open source code that is licensed under the GPL.... Windows Mobile 6.5 Review, Part 1: The Sky is FallingSuperSite: Windows Mobile 6.5 isn't as bad as the naysayers claim. In the first part of my review, I examine the features Microsoft added to this new system.
Zune HD Device Firmware 4.3Blog: When I synced my Zune HDs today, I got an alert about updating to a new device firmware version, 4.3. (The previous version was 4.1.) Find out what's changed... WinInfo Short Takes: Week of November 9, 2009WinInfo News: An often irreverent look at some of the week's other news, including some more Windows 7 sales momentum, some Sophos stupidity, Microsoft's cloud computing self-loathing, more whining from the browser makers, Zoho's "Fake Office," and much, much more... Seven Perfectly Legal Ways to Get Windows 7 Cheap (or Even Free)Blog: Windows expert Ed Bott offers up an excellent guide to getting Windows 7 on the cheap, along with some great advice. It's a must-read... Get Tinker and Texas Hold 'Em ... For FreeBlog: Microsoft will soon make the Vista-era Ultimate Extras games Tinker and Texas Hold 'Em available for one and all, for free, via Games for Windows Live. Major Update: Clean Install Windows 7 with Upgrade MediaSuperSite: In this major update to my guide to clean installing Windows 7 with Upgrade media, I provide everything you need to know to make it work. Windows 7 Sets Sales RecordWinInfo News: Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer described Windows 7's first ten days of sales "fantastic" while in Japan yesterday. And while he didn't provide specific numbers, he did add that the first 10 days of Windows 7 sales generated more revenue than had any previous Windows version... Microsoft Completes LayoffsWinInfo News: Microsoft on Wednesday announced that it was laying of 800 more workers, bringing its previously-announced layoff plan to a close. Microsoft revealed in January that it would lay off about 5000 people this year as part of efforts to reduce costs. Windows 7 vs. Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Part 2: PricingSuperSite: In Part 2 of my OS Deathmatch series, I examine the pricing of both Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard," and arrive at some bad news for Windows fans. Talking Windows 7 Upgrade Media with MicrosoftBlog: So I had an in-person discussion yesterday with Microsoft about how its Windows 7 Upgrade media does (or does not) work. I wanted to communicate the results to you as quickly as possible, so here are some data points to consider.... SkyDrive ExplorerBlog: I've been hoping and looking for some kind of solution that would let people access their 25 GB of free storage space on Windows Live SkyDrive using simple, Explorer-based drag and drop. MSN 14: Microsoft's New PortalSuperSite: Microsoft this week will begin rolling out a massive update to its MSN portal, with a cleaner, less cluttered design, integration with Windows Live and social networking services, and an excellent new local module. MSN Gets Major OverhaulWinInfo News: Microsoft today announced the first major overhaul of its MSN web portal in several years, providing a fresh, less-cluttered look, integration with popular social networks, and interesting new local capabilities. Microsoft Preps New CTP for SQL Server 2008 R2WinInfo News: At the SQL PASS Conference this week in Seattle, Microsoft announced that it will soon deliver a third Community Technical Preview (CTP) pre-release version of its upcoming SQL Server 2008 R2 database server and then deliver the final version in the first half of 2010. Microsoft: State of the Security Union is GoodSuperSite: This week, Microsoft has issued its seventh Security Intelligence Report, and the results are actually somewhat comforting. Microsoft Updates Cloud Solutions, Lowers PricesWinInfo News: Microsoft today announced an update to its cloud-based email and productivity services, as well a much-need 33 percent price reduction. The software giant also criticized Google's competing entry... A Bit of Backpedaling and an Apology from MicrosoftBlog: Microsoft's Eric Ligman does some furious backpedalling from his previous position on doing clean installs with Windows 7 Upgrade media. But he does apologize. Eventually. Windows 7 Upgrade Scenarios: Upgrade from the Windows 7 RC to the Final VersionSuperSite: Interested in upgrading from the Windows 7 Release Candidate to the final version? I'll show you how. Microsoft CEO Still Downbeat on EconomyWinInfo News: As he travels around the world to headline various product launch events in different countries, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer often finds himself confronted with questions that have little to do with the task at hand. Windows Weekly 128: The Upgrade ConundrumSuperSite: In the latest episode of the Windows Weekly podcast, Leo and I discuss the Windows 7 upgrade conundrum, the wider Windows ecosystem, LA dumping Microsoft for Google Apps, Office 2010 public beta, and more... Upgrade a Netbook from Windows XP to Windows 7SuperSite: Here's another common Windows 7 upgrade scenario: You want to upgrade a Windows XP-based netbook to Windows 7 using Upgrade media. Windows 7 Workaround Does Not Allow for Multiple Installs with One Product KeyBlog: After testing whether the Windows 7 Upgrade media install workaround would enable users to install multiple copies of Windows 7 using a single product key, I've found that not to the be the case. Apple TV 3.0SuperSite: Apple provides a minor update in Apple TV 3.0, adding a new home screen, support for iTunes LP and iTunes Extras, Genius Mixes, and a few other new features. WinInfo Short Takes: Week of November 2, 2009WinInfo News: An often irreverent look at some of the week's other news, including a completely unnecessary Windows 7 upgrade non-controversy, Apple's ongoing hatred of the Pre, Nintendo Wii sales in the toilet, Verizon Droid and Android 2.0, and much, much more... Windows 7 Upgrade Scenarios: Upgrade from 32-bit Windows Vista/XP to 64-bit Windows 7SuperSite: Here's another common Windows 7 upgrade need: Going from a 32-bit Windows Vista/XP version to a 64-bit Windows 7 version. Enough, Microsoft. No One Is Endorsing Piracy. Obviously.Blog: It is perfectly legal for most people to clean install Windows 7 with Upgrade media. Don't let Microsoft tell you otherwise. Los Angeles Dumps Microsoft, Adopts GoogleWinInfo News: Los Angeles this week awarded a $7.5 million contract to Google, which will provide cloud computing email and productivity application services to the city's 30,000 municipal and state workers. Microsoft/Yahoo! Deal Needs an ExtensionWinInfo News: When Microsoft and Yahoo! announced their blockbuster search deal in late July, they said they would need until October 27 to complete negotiations. But with that date already come and gone... Windows 7 Upgrade Scenarios: From a Higher-End Vista/XP Version to a Lower-End Windows 7 VersionSuperSite: Here's one that will bite many potential upgraders: You want to upgrade from Vista (or XP) to a lower-end Windows 7 version. Windows 7 Upgrade Scenarios: A New How-To SeriesSuperSite: Introducing a new series that will examine the many ways in which you can upgrade to Windows 7. There are more questions about this process than you may suspect. Let's find some answers. Microsoft Ships Some Windows 7 Technologies for VistaWinInfo News: Microsoft yesterday announced the final release of its Platform Update for Windows Vista, which provides access to several key Windows 7 technologies on the previous Windows version. Microsoft Opens Up Windows 7, Server, 2008 R2, Azure, and Silverlight to EclipseWinInfo News: Microsoft announced this morning that it will open up Windows 7, Server 2008 R2, Azure, and Silverlight to open source developers that use the Eclipse software development environment. Microsoft Signature SoftwareBlog: Microsoft is formally defining what it calls Microsoft Signature software, preinstalled Microsoft software and technologies that turn a stock Windows 7 PC into a "Signature PC." Finally, Some Answers to Windows 7 Upgrade QuestionsBlog: Ed Bott just uploaded a very timely post about the Windows 7 upgrade issues that have arisen this week. You may recall my previous posts and article in which I have tried to sort through the mess.... Outlook PST: Open for BusinessSuperSite: PST is the the engine that drives Outlook, Microsoft's most essential business communications tool. And now the software giant is opening it up to the world. Flawed Student Version of Windows 7 Now FixedWinInfo News: Many college students who took advantage of special $30 pricing on Windows 7 experienced difficulties installing the new OS over the weekend, but Microsoft says the problem is now fixed. |
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