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Gadget Guru Mossberg On Windows 7: Thumbs Up (MSFT)
Silicon Alley Insider —
Microsoft (MSFT) Windows executives must be breathing a quiet sigh of relief this morning: The WSJ's Walt Mossberg, whose reviews can make or break a product, has taken a spin of the Windows 7 Beta. And Walt likes it. There's not a lot new in Walt's review we haven't seen in the other Windows 7 reviews around the web. Here's Walt's thinking: "A pleasure to use... Windows 7 looks very promising, and could well help expunge the bad reputation of Vista." More like a facelift, fixing Vista's flaws, than anything radically new. ...
Tech tastemakers Pogue and Mossberg give Windows 7 thumbs up
The Seattle Times: Microsoft Pri0 —
On a day that started out with bad news from Microsoft, two of the world's most influential technology reviewers, David Pogue of The New York Times and Walt Mossberg of The Wall Street Journal, are out with positive early reviews of Windows 7. Coincidence?
Mossberg: “Windows 7 Leaves Vista in the Dust” [jkOnTheRun]
GigaOM Network —
... Looks like we’re not the only ones having a positive experience with Windows 7. In today’s WSJ, Walt Mossberg offers a first impression on the beta operating system from Microsoft. He likes the less intrusive warnings and “nag screens” and I agree with him. One of the benefits I find in Mac OS X is how the operating system isn’t in the way. It’s just there to provide you a safe and usable environment. I’m finding that ...
Year of the…
Changing Way —
... We are about to enter the Year of the Ox, as this image by Jason Kwok illustrates.
2009 may also be the year of the operating system. As Walt Mossberg notes:
This will be a big year for new operating systems. Apple plans a new version of its Macintosh operating system, to be called Snow Leopard. Palm plans an all-new smart phone operating system called Palm WebOS. But the new release that will affect more users than any other will be Windows 7, the latest major edition of Microsoft’s dominant platform. ...
Microsoft is Getting Things Right This Time
Digital Inspiration - Technology Blog —
... In general, I have found Windows 7 a pleasure to use. There are a few drawbacks, but my preliminary verdict on Windows 7 is positive. Even in its preliminary form, Windows 7 looks very promising, and could well help expunge the bad reputation of Vista. - Walt Mossberg ...
As Windows 7 Rolls Out, 4 Things to Expect [GigaOM]
GigaOM Network —
... — and generally well-reviewed — Windows 7 operating system tomorrow, a day some are referring to as Redmond’s Day of Redemption. Because of the ubiquity of Windows, such a major upgrade will affect many technology sectors — from mobile to utility software to wireless and connectivity solutions and beyond. With that in mind, here are four things to expect as Microsoft’s new operating system arrives. ...
With the long wait for Windows 7 over, a new kind of waiting begins
VentureBeat —
... There is one huge hassle for those waiting to upgrade from Windows XP. They have to back up their data and then do a clean install, meaning they load Windows 7 onto the machine and then they have to manually restore it. That’s where various utilities and external hard disks available from third parties will help. Those who upgrade Mac computers won’t have that kind of problem with Apple’s Snow Leopard operating system.
Walt Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal also praised how Windows 7 leaves Vista in the dust as early as January. And ...
It's here: Windows 7 for sale
TechBlog —
... are plenty of Windows 7 deals out there, and this Windows Team Blog entry has a roundup of some of them. They include a three-PC bundle from HP - a netbook, a notebook and a desktop, all for under $1,199 at Best Buy. If you're a college student, you can pick up Win7 for just $30 . There's a three-license family pack for $149 . • If my review linked above doesn't tell you want you want to know, try reviews from David Pogue of the New York Times and Walt Mossberg from the Wall Street Journal . • My buddy Ed Bott has some screencasts of ...
