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Electronista | MS confirms Windows 7 sped up for 2009 launch
Electronista | MS confirms Windows 7 sped up for 2009 launch
Microsoft late Thursday admitted that it was ultimately targeting the public release of Windows 7 for 2009, confirming suspicions of an early release. In a presentation for its Vista Velocity program, which speeds up and improves the user experience of upcoming PCs, the company largely ...
A Microsoft Veteran Embraces Open Source
bits.blogs.nytimes.com — In a new book, Microsoft veteran Keith Curtis argues that open source is the future of software... and his former employer is "toast." (more) A Microsoft Veteran Embraces Open Source
Windows 7: Simple vs. Easy
Windows 7: Simple vs. Easy
winsupersite.com — Windows 7 is simpler. But is it better? It seems like some of the changes are coming... at the cost of ease of use... (more) Windows 7: Simple vs. Easy
Windows 7 allows DirectX 10 acceleration on the CPU
Windows 7 allows DirectX 10 acceleration on the CPU
custompc.co.uk — Windows 7’s new WARP system can run Direct3D 10 and 10.1 on the CPU, doing away with... the need for a hardware 3D accelerator in some circumstances (more) Windows 7 allows DirectX 10 acceleration on the CPU
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Windows 7 already in beta by mid-January
MacNN | The Macintosh News Network — ... . Manufactured DVDs of Windows 7 Beta 1 should be available to attendees of Microsoft's Developers Conference from January 13th onwards, suggesting the company will have the test operating system completed even sooner into 2009. Attendees at the Chicago and Minneapolis conferences will be the first to receive a copy at the show, though visitors to the earlier events should also have copies as well. Although characterized as a first beta, the news supports Microsoft's plans for an accelerated schedule for Windows 7. At the October debut, the software was said to be receiving ...

Windows 7 already in beta by mid-January
Electronista | The Macintosh News Network — ... . Manufactured DVDs of Windows 7 Beta 1 should be available to attendees of Microsoft's Developers Conference from January 13th onwards, suggesting the company will have the test operating system completed even sooner into 2009. Attendees at the Chicago and Minneapolis conferences will be the first to receive a copy at the show, though visitors to the earlier events should also have copies as well. Although characterized as a first beta, the news supports Microsoft's plans for an accelerated schedule for Windows 7. At the October debut, the software was said to be receiving ...

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