pcworld.com - 2/11/2009
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In a vote of confidence for Windows 7 's suitability for use on netbook PCs, Hewlett-Packard Co. says it likely will offer at least three different editions of the upcoming operating system on future models of its Mini netbooks. That includes the Professional and Home Premium editions, which ...
windowsteamblog.com - 2/10/2009
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windowsteamblog.com —
I wanted to quickly remind everyone that this
week general availability for the Windows 7 Beta will...
be ending: February 10 th : Starting at 12am Pacific Time , no new downloads will be available. If you have already begun downloading the Windows 7 ...
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Reminder: General Availability for Windows 7 Beta Ending ...
windowsteamblog.com - 2/11/2009
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windowsteamblog.com —
Hi, I’m Gavriella; welcome to the new Windows
for your Business Blog . Let me introduce myself:...
I’m a member of the Windows Product Management team and have been at Microsoft for 13 years. For the last two and a half, I’ve been focused on product ...
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Guidance on Windows Deployments for Business Customers
news.cnet.com - 2/12/2009
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news.cnet.com —
Microsoft is moving forward with plans to launch
Windows 7 this year, although the company still refuses...
to publicly commit to that goal. PC industry sources in Asia and the U.S. tell CNET News that they have heard things are on track to ...
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Sources: Windows 7 moving toward 2009 release
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HP netbooks likely to run "at least" three versions of Windows 7
Engadget —
How many versions of Windows 7 can a netbook run? Three, and possibly more, according to HP's Kyle Thornton, who recently attempted to "clarify" the situation in an interview with Computerworld. Those include in the main Professional and Home Premium editions, as well as the low-end Starter edition which, among other things, is limited to running no more than three applications at a time. According to Thornton, HP has also been testing Windows 7 Ultimate on its Mini netbook line, although it apparently isn't saying if it actually intends to offer it on future ...
HP Netbooks Likely Will Run 3 Versions of Windows 7
Asus Eee News, Mods, and Hacks —
From PC World - Hewlett-Packard will install three of the forthcoming six editions of Windows 7 on future models of its Mini netbooks. Included are the primary versions Professional and Home Premium editions and the low-end Starter edition, which will limit users to running three applications at a time. Dispelling fears that Windows 7 might be too bulky as it shares the same code base as Windows Vista, a HP spokesperson claims the new OS runs very well on the Minis even with graphical user interface Aero turned on. Microsoft also confirmed there will no special ...
Windows on Netbook PCs: A Year in Review
Official Windows Magazine | Home —
... is to enable these small notebook PCs to run any edition of Windows 7. From what we’re hearing, our partners are excited to get Windows 7 on these PCs as well. The last year has been an interesting one, and seeing what’s happening in ...
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