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blogs.zdnet.com - 1/15/2009

Windows 7 on older hardware: A Catch 22 for Microsoft

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There are a few bloggers wondering aloud about how well Windows 7 ultimately is going to run on older hardware. That's an interesting question, given Microsoft's symbiotic relationship with its hardware partners who constantly are in search of new ways to convince users to buy pricier PCs.

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brandonlive.com - 1/15/2009

Windows 7 Beta hotkey cheat sheet

— brandonlive.com — Got yourself a shiny new Windows 7 Beta install?  Here’s a little cheat sheet I made up for some of the handy new hotkey combinations, many of which I’ve become quite dependent on! General Win+Up Maximize Win+Down Restore / ... (more) Windows 7 Beta hotkey cheat sheet

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blogs.msdn.com - 1/13/2009

The Bumper List of Windows 7 Secrets

— 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 ... (more) The Bumper List of Windows 7 Secrets

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microsoft.com - 1/10/2009

See how to work your way with Windows 7 Beta

— microsoft.com — Improved taskbar and full-screen previews The taskbar at the bottom of your screen is what you use to switch between the applications you've got open. In Windows 7 you can set the order in which the icons appear and they'll stay put. They're easier to ... (more) See how to work your way with Windows 7 Beta

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TechBlog — ... - According to this rumor, it may be the only place other than Sprint where you will be able to buy the new Pre phone. • Windows 7 on older hardware: A Catch 22 for Microsoft - Microsoft's hardware partners would rather sell new machines. Also ...

Will Windows 7 make old hardware feel new again?
TechBlog — ... , the e-mail and blog comments I'm getting from XP users indicates heavy interest. As Mary Jo Foley writes at ZDNet, that presents a problem for Microsoft, who must cater to hardware partners who see Windows 7 as a chance to sell more shiny new machines : . . . I'd bet Microsoft and its PC partners aren't very keen on seeing users run Windows 7 on older machines. They want to encourage them to buy new -- and preferably more expensive -- PCs. (That's a big part of the reason Microsoft and its OEMs are pushing multitouch as a new, hot feature for forthcoming Windows 7 PCs.) Even ...