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Linux Legend Loves Some Windows 7 [Image Cache]
gizmodo.com - 10/24/2009
Linux Legend Loves Some Windows 7 [Image Cache]
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Why would Linus Torvalds , the man behind the Linux kernel, be giving a big thumbs up in front of a Japanese Windows 7 booth? Maybe he's just a laid back guy. Maybe the copies are pirated. Maybe it's because there is a shitload of copies and only like one appears to have been sold. Actually, ...
Clean Install Windows 7 with Upgrade Media
winsupersite.com - 10/23/2009
Clean Install Windows 7 with Upgrade Media
— winsupersite.com — Microsoft is still making it difficult to clean install Windows 7 with Upgrade media. But fear not,... there is some good news. Assuming you know the trick. (more) Clean Install Windows 7 with Upgrade Media

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Windows 7 student upgrade installer not working for many
engadget.com - 10/23/2009
Windows 7 student upgrade installer not working for many
— engadget.com — The Windows 7 launch seems to have gone off mostly roses and sunbeams, but we're hearing today... that quite a few people have had issues installing the downloadable $29 student upgrade edition on 32-bit Vista -- apparently the file doesn't unpack to ... (more) Windows 7 student upgrade installer not working for many

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microsoft.com - 10/23/2009
Microsoft Reports First
— microsoft.com — REDMOND, Wash. — Oct. 23, 2009 — Microsoft Corp. today announced revenue of $12.92 billion for the... first quarter ended Sept. 30, 2009, a 14% decline from the same period of the prior year. Operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share ... (more) Microsoft Reports First

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Linus Torvalds Gives Windows 7 A Thumbs Up [Pic]
Pulse2 - Technology News And Reviews — ... . Sometimes these pictures come back to haunt you many years later. Another theory is that Linus is pointing out that only one copy has been sold off the shelf. ...

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