microsoft.com - 1/8/2009
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Information about Windows 7 is preliminary and subject to change. Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of "touch," may require advanced or additional hardware. The features and functionality you find in the Beta product ...
support.microsoft.com - 1/9/2009
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support.microsoft.com —
An update is available for Windows Media Center
and Windows Media Player in Windows 7 Beta. This...
update addresses some issues with Windows Media Center playback, recording, and MP3 file support in Windows. Playback and recording issues that are fixed ...
(more)
An update is available for Windows Media Center and ...
blogs.msdn.com - 1/13/2009
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blogs.msdn.com —
It’s great to see Windows 7 Beta finally
released to the world! We're very proud of what...
has been accomplished over the last months; in many ways, it sets a new quality bar for a beta operating system release. Building on top of the Windows Vista ...
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The Bumper List of Windows 7 Secrets
crave.cnet.co.uk - 1/9/2009
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crave.cnet.co.uk —
Laptops Microsoft has confirmed to CNET UK that
it will be providing a version of Windows 7...
specifically developed for netbooks and sub-notebook computers, as well as at least one version for consumers, and one for enterprise users. The confirmation ...
(more)
Confirmed: Windows 7 'netbook edition' - Crave at CNET UK
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D' Technology Weblog —
... and the new Windows 7 forums. Another awesome place to get great content is Channel 9, and specifically, Windows 7 on Channel 9. Obviously, Windows Development Center on MSDN is also a good place for Windows 7 technical content. You can also go to DevReadiness - a developer community site dedicated to assisting the Windows ISV ecosystem develop high quality applications for new versions of the platform.
If you want to see Windows 7 in action – check out these videos on Windows.com!
For a more in-depth view of ...
Why Work When Windows 7 Is All Play?
Microsoft Watch —
... If marketers are happy, it's because they've done their job right, Phil. Changed perception is the whole point of Windows 7. The marketing collateral and series of videos are surprisingly developed for beta software. Microsoft is trying to generate as much buzz now long before the software releases. Much of the marketing collateral and supporting personalization materials/features/downloads seek to win over enthusiasts. Microsoft knows that enthusiasts are the best evangelists. They're more believable than any company, and their excitement is infectious. They call it viral ...
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