geeksmack.net - 12/4/2008
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So last week, winfuture posted about Windows 7 build 6954 having a new boot screen. Ever since then, people have been wanting to see exactly what this new boot screen looks like. I can tell you it looks pretty nifty. It is basically 4 animating balls that come together and form a glowing ...
winsupersite.com - 12/3/2008
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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...
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Windows 7: Simple vs. Easy
pcworld.com - 12/3/2008
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pcworld.com —
After weeks of speculation, it appears that the
general public will soon be able to get its
hands on the first beta of Microsoft's follow-up to Windows Vista. A message on the MSDN Developer Conference (MDC) site states that all attendees of the ...
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Windows 7 Beta Due Next Month, Microsoft Hints
windows7center.com - 12/3/2008
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windows7center.com —
When Steve Sinofsky told everybody at PDC 2008
that Beta 1 would ship sometime early next year,
apparently he meant really early. A recent blog post from Microsoft Architect Evangelist, Bob Familiar , reveals that those attending the MSDN Developers ...
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Windows 7 Beta 1 to be released on January 13
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Mr. Blurrycam sneaks a peek at Windows 7's new boot video
Engadget —
... Sure, you'll have to bide your time until at least January to get your hands on a proper beta of Windows 7, but why sweat out the wait for Redmond's latest and greatest when you can get a taste of the experience in naughty, low-res web video today? ...
Windows 7 Build 6954 Boot Screen Video
D' Technology Weblog —
... Ever since then, people have been wanting to see exactly what this new boot screen looks like. I can tell you it looks pretty nifty. It is basically 4 animating balls that come together and form a glowing windows flag, making for a pretty cool effect. I recently had a chance to film this boot screen in action, so without further ado, watch the video of the new Windows 7 boot screen below. Excuse the iffy quality, had to do this with my digital camera, writes Chris123NT. ...
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Mr. Blurrycam sneaks a peek at Windows 7's new boot video
engadget.com 12/4/2008 —
Sure, you'll have to bide your time until at least January to get your hands on a proper beta of Windows 7 , but why sweat out the wait for Redmond's latest and greatest when you can get a taste of the experience in naughty, low-res web video ...
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Easy Dual Boot Setup with Windows 7 and Vista
jkontherun.com 12/30/2008 —
Next month, when the expected Windows 7 public beta arrives, you won’t necessarily have to wipe your device operating system to give it a go. Why not set up your computer to dual boot? The Technicist offers up a simple and handy step-by-step ...
Windows 7 Beta 1 to be released right after CES 2009 —
I4U News 12/3/2008
In October Microsoft released a pre-beta of Windows 7 to developers. Now the word is that the first official Beta of Windows 7 could already be released to developers on January 13th.
Ed Bott at ZDNet reports that attendees of the MSDN Conference ...