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blogs.msdn.com - 2/26/2009

Some Changes Since Beta for the RC

— blogs.msdn.com — We’ve been quite busy for the past two months or so working through all the feedback we’ve... received on Windows 7.  It should be no surprise but the Release Candidate for Windows 7 will have quite a few changes, many under the hood so to speak ... (more) Some Changes Since Beta for the RC

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blogs.msdn.com - 2/25/2009

IE8 Reliability Update for Windows 7 Beta Now Available

— blogs.msdn.com — We wanted to let you know that an update was released earlier today that will improve Internet... Explorer’s reliability for users running the Windows 7 Beta. The update is now available via Windows Update , and can also be downloaded via Microsoft ... (more) IE8 Reliability Update for Windows 7 Beta Now Available

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electronista.com - 2/25/2009

Microsoft said shipping Windows 7 in Sept.

— electronista.com — Microsoft could have Windows 7 on shipping PCs by September, Compal president Ray Chen said today at... an investor's conference. The PC contractor executive understands from plans that the software should be available in either late September or ... (more) Microsoft said shipping Windows 7 in Sept.

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