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1. Windows 7 sales outpace Vista adoption

   (Software/Software Features)

   Thursday, 05 November 2009

   Microsoft finally gets it right Initial sales of Microsoft Windows 7 have reportedly "surpassed" those of Vista by 234 percent. According to the NPD Group, a combination of pre-sale discounts and a lack ...

2. Is Windows 7 too good for Apple to FUD?

   (Software/Software Opinion)

   Tuesday, 27 October 2009

   ... and he is changing his tune). As a result they have shifted their negative campaign against Windows Vista into a FUD campaign against Windows 7 using innuendo and association to disparage Microsoft’s ...

3. Psystar bootlegs Snow Leopard for the masses

   (Software/Software Features)

   Thursday, 22 October 2009

   ... systems, including Windows 7, XP, Vista and various Linux flavors. "The Rebel EFI software supports a wide range of hardware profiles," claimed Psystar. "As the software evolves, it will automatically ...

4. How Microsoft blindsided vulnerable Apple with Windows 7

   (Software/Software Features)

   Thursday, 22 October 2009

   ... Vista and the Mac vs. PC campaign is his historic response to Microsoft’s classic mistake. But the mistake was in two parts, a product that had problems at release and an inability to market the product’s ...

5. Opinion: Ditching Windows has never felt so good

   (Software/Software Opinion)

   Wednesday, 21 October 2009

   ... Vista was the tipping point that triggered a mind-altering epiphany. Like many others, I began to question the future of Windows as an OS of choice and considered installing various flavors of Linux. To ...

6. Windows 7 launches in London hospital

   (Software/Software Features)

   Wednesday, 21 October 2009

   ... from Windows XP.Apparently, the upgrade process is feasible from a Vista based PC but it didn't sound that easy. Of course, externally backing-up all your data and wiping the hard disk is something which ...

7. Amazon: Windows 7 is 'the biggest pre-order product of all time'

   (Software/Software Features)

   Wednesday, 21 October 2009

   ... product of all time in the UK, says Amazon. The UK arm of the retail behemoth adds that the new operating system sold more copies in the first eight hours of its release in July than Vista did in its ...

8. Mac users cast into outer darkness

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Wednesday, 14 October 2009

   ... during normal East Coast business hours, Monday through Friday. The Chosen System requirements include Windows 7, Vista or XP and a dual core processor (mandatory), although our limited knowledge of ...

9. Windows 7 to trigger notebook replacement sales

   (Software/Software Features)

   Wednesday, 14 October 2009

   ... will plot their usual conservative path until they're sure of Windows 7's stability. DRAM Exchange believes that Windows 7 has far better performance than Vista, incorporating better memory utilization, ...

10. Windows 7 boots fast enough for normal people

    (Software/Software Opinion)

    Sunday, 11 October 2009

    ... Vista'. 'Even worse than Vista' has become the lazy writer’s marketingspeak for something less desirable than syphilis or about as good looking as a 55 Chevy after it’s been through a car crusher. With ...

11. Win7 XP mode released to manufacturing

    (Software/Software Features)

    Thursday, 01 October 2009

    ... will get XP Mode as a free download. The software behemoth is still smarting from SMBs staying away from Vista in droves, as few perceived any real benefits were to be gained by moving to the somewhat ...

12. Microsoft finally gets anti-malware right

    (Software/Software Features)

    Wednesday, 30 September 2009

    ... get and easy to use - and it won’t get in their way.” Security Essentials, previously known by the codename Morro, works under Windows XP SP2 or SP3, Vista and Windows 7 - including XP mode - on both ...

13. Ballmer: Windows 7 is a better Windows than any Windows

    (Software/Software Features)

    Tuesday, 29 September 2009

    ... of Vista. When Microsoft introduced Vista, Ballmer said it was a better Windows than every other Windows it had made before. He said that at the launch of Windows XP too, when he said his kids loved XP. ...

14. LucidLogix boosts GPU gaming with Hydra 200 parallel processor

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Monday, 28 September 2009

    ... support for Windows Vista, Windows 7, DirectX 9c, 10.1 standard APIs and DirectX11." Deployment The Hydra 200 chip has already been integrated into MSI's Big Bang Gaming Motherboard. The recently introduced ...

15. What's at the heart of HP’s Laptops and Lenovo’s Best Student Tablet

    (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Opinion)

    Tuesday, 15 September 2009

    ... product you buy  - the upgrade from Vista is easy but why do it if you don’t have to? -  now is a good time to begin looking at the products that stand out.   Most won’t be available ...

16. Linux market share drops as Win 7 launch looms

    (Software/Software Features)

    Thursday, 03 September 2009

    ... despite being about to bite the big one, Vista continues to grow market share, rising to 22.64 from 21.95 percent last month. Over on the browser front, Mozilla fans will no doubt be pleased to note ...

17. Wintel alliance fires first shots of OS war

    (Software/Software Features)

    Wednesday, 02 September 2009

    ... involved hundreds of their engineers working together in the Windows 7 project. The idea was to make Windows 7 better and more bug-free than the January 2007 launch of Windows Vista. Engineers put ...

18. Windows 7 closes on Linux market share

    (Software/Software Features)

    Monday, 31 August 2009

    ... percent) luddites still hanging on to Win 98. The venerable Windows XP still rules the roost with 61.52 percent, followed by Vista on 21.95 percent and OSX a distant third on 6.92 percent. Mozilla ...

19. MS confirms Win7 upgrades available in Europe

    (Software/Software Features)

    Tuesday, 25 August 2009

    ... Home Premium on up to three PCs for a reduced price of £149.99. It will be available in limited quantities, says the company. Current users of Windows Vista will be able to choose to perform an in-place ...

20. It just won’t die: Windows 7 XP Mode RC released

    (Software/Software Features)

    Tuesday, 04 August 2009

    Windows 7 is Microsoft’s savior to delete the Windows Vista disaster from its memory. But while Windows 7 will undoubtedly replace Windows Vista very quickly, Microsoft knows that it will be different ...

21. Snow Leopard tops Amazon’s sales charts

    (Software/Software Features)

    Monday, 03 August 2009

    ... at #15, the professional upgrade at #45 and the Ultimate upgrade at #55. The second bestselling Windows is still the full version of Windows XP SP2, which is listed at #37. Windows Vista is currently not ...

22. Google Chrome OS: Gcrap reveals the next Netscape

    (Trendwatch/Trendwatch Features)

    Monday, 20 July 2009

    ... often get bonuses and rewards as if they had successfully executed. I believe the Windows Vista mess was mainly caused by Microsoft’s behavior. Similar behavior effectively killed a long line of companies ...

23. Microsoft predicts 177 million Windows 7 shipments by year end

    (Software/Software Features)

    Monday, 13 July 2009

    What was good enough isn't good enough any more, says Microsoft's Bill Veghte, banging the final nail into Windows Vista's coffin and consigning everyone's least favourite operating system to history. ...

24. Palm Pre headed for Europe

    (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Features)

    Tuesday, 07 July 2009

    ... Christmas. O2 will ship the Pre in the UK, Germany and Ireland, while Movistar will sell it in Spain. The touch screen gadget is likely to carry a price premium over and above the usual Dollar / Euro ...

25. HP promises free Win 7 upgrade

    (Software/Software Features)

    Thursday, 25 June 2009

    ... to the poor reception of Vista, its last major OS release. HP customers can go here to check for upgrade eligibility, register and get answers about their PCs and current operating systems. See also: ...

26. EU shoots self, users in foot in MS feud

    (Software/Software Features)

    Wednesday, 24 June 2009

    ... than a doing a simple upgrade from Vista. Brussels, Belgium - The European Union's blind hatred of Microsoft looks to have backfired bigtime and millions of European users looking to upgrade to Windows ...

27. Hurry, hurry. Windows 7 offer must end soon

    (Software/Software Features)

    Tuesday, 23 June 2009

    ... to install the shrink-wrapped version. Over at the Windows 7 blog, you'll be glad to hear that the packaging for the new OS will be easier to open than the Vista boxes, which apparently caused confusion ...

28. TG Daily’s Dads and Grads Product Giveaway: Play along and win!

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Friday, 19 June 2009

    ... subscription to fantasyfootballsherpa.com , just in time for upcoming fantasy football season and draft! V istaPrint Professional Website Package : With the VistaPrint Website solution, dads and grads ...

29. Microsoft to launch free anti-malware software as beta “soon”

    (Security/Security Features)

    Friday, 12 June 2009

    ... where the growth of new PC purchases is outpaced only by the growth of malware.” The company said that Morro will work in conjunction with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 and with “the ongoing ...

30. Another Express Upgrade? Windows 7, June 26, $50

    (Software/Software Features)

    Friday, 05 June 2009

    ... the Vista Express Upgrade disaster. Chicago (IL) – Retailers will be using an early Windows 7 pitch to lure consumers into buying a new Windows PC or a standalone version of the software: If you buy ...

31. Microsoft preps Windows 7 for Christmas

    (Software/Software Features)

    Tuesday, 02 June 2009

    ... program that pushed consumers into buying a Windows XP PC with a free or fee-based Windows Vista upgrade back in late 2006.Chicago (IL) – Microsoft has confirmed the October 22 launch date of Windows ...

32. Mozilla preps Firefox 3.5 for imminent launch

    (Software/Software Features)

    Tuesday, 26 May 2009

    ... icons are either being tweaked or are entirely new (there were some last minute feature additions, like geolocation). On Windows (both Vista and XP) we are replacing all of the secondary glyphs in the ...

33. Microsoft issues bonds. James bonds

    (Software/Software Features)

    Monday, 11 May 2009

    ... tells the world in a regulatory statement that it will spend the money on "general corporate purposes". Could it be that the launch of Microsoft Vista - which as Bill Gates told me and a few others ...

34. Microsoft hitting the social web

    (Software/Software Features)

    Wednesday, 29 April 2009

    ... issue Twitter and Facebook-like updates, and keep up with contacts on the service. Vine is available for computers running Windows XP with SP2, as well as Windows Vista 32- and 64-bit versions. Redmond ...

35. Public Windows 7 RC scheduled for May?

    (Software/Software Features)

    Tuesday, 21 April 2009

    Microsoft seems to be racing toward a release of Windows 7 in time for the 2009 Christmas season. The company’s Taiwan headquarters now indicated that the first release candidate of the operating system ...

36. Microsoft is hoist by its Windows petard

    (Hardware/Hardware Opinion)

    Sunday, 19 April 2009

    ... to launch this autumn. It's almost certainly a better Vista than Vista.Opinion - It’s something of a daft idea for Microsoft to attempt to square the Windows 7 circle by creating a “starter” version ...

37. Win 7: Looks to be Vista disaster, Take 2

    (Software/Software Features)

    Monday, 13 April 2009

    ... of businesses will not be upgrading to Windows 7 until at least 2011, making the Windows 7 launch quite possibly a Vista Take 2 under additional declines in OS market share. Redmond (WA) - InformationWeek ...

38. Windows XP gets additional life support until 2010

    (Software/Software Features)

    Monday, 06 April 2009

    Windows XP has already turned into a nightmare for Microsoft as the operating system competes with Windows Vista in many markets and today’s news makes us wonder whether the operating system may actually outlive ...

39. Couple sues over their slow Vista PC

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Monday, 30 March 2009

    ... before the launch of Windows Vista, advising that a Vista PC with only 1 GB of memory and integrated graphics may only provide mediocre performance, if that. Of course, you should research some facts before ...

40. Review: IE8 is no speed demon, but is most secure browser available

    (Software/Software Features)

    Thursday, 19 March 2009

    ... allows enterprise users bake in an IE8 image with Windows Server 2008 and Vista machines to streamline installation. However, it remains to be seen if this will be enough to convince admins to phase ...

41. Microsoft officially launches IE8

    (Software/Software Features)

    Thursday, 19 March 2009

    ... for Windows Server, Windows Vista, and Windows XP in either 32-bit or 64-bit editions.  ...

42. Google Chrome goes beta again, releases new version

    (Software/Software Features)

    Tuesday, 17 March 2009

    ... Windows XP SP2 or Vista. However, it is not the same application as before, now 34 KB larger at 535 KB. Once the executable is launched, the Google Chrome Installer downloads the full installation in ...

43. Updated Mac desktops arrive March 24, as does a "pleasant surprise"

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Monday, 02 March 2009

    ... benefits of a netbook are extreme lightweight and solid portability in a conventional operating system like Windows XP or Vista. -Editor]  NEXT-GEN MAC MINI: DISPLAYPORT + MINI DVIThe Mac mini may see ...

44. UPDATED: Hacking Safari 4 Beta: Top 10 hidden settings

    (Software/Software Features)

    Thursday, 26 February 2009

    ... Windows Vista and Windows 7 Beta C:\Users\ACCOUNT\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\Preferences\ NOTE: Windows users first need to check the Show hidden files, folders and drives option found in the View ...

45. Class Action lawsuit against Microsoft denied

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Thursday, 19 February 2009

    ... will lose as a revealing email by Jim Allchin indicates quite clearly Microsoft was aware of the potential confusion before the campaign launched. Microsoft certification branded "Vista Capable PCs" ...

46. The Microsoft Store: Software boxes on a shelf just won’t do

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Wednesday, 18 February 2009

    ... is crucial to Microsoft’s future. Its Windows franchise, damaged by the Vista launch and flattening PC sales, needs a reboot. Office, though is still a cash cow, finds itself more vulnerable than ever ...

47. Review: Internet Explorer 8 improves with age

    (Software/Software Features)

    Wednesday, 28 January 2009

    ... disappointing (if Net Applications’ numbers are correct). One final note, unlike the Windows XP and Vista versions of IE 8, the Windows 7 version is touch-enabled. This move makes sense for ...

48. US-CERT: Microsoft issued faulty fix for Downadup virus

    (Security/Security Features)

    Thursday, 22 January 2009

    ... advised a registry fix which would disable the AutoRun feature. However, US-CERT said that fix does not work on Windows 2000, XP and 2003 Server. Machines running Vista and Server 2008 will have received ...

49. Windows 7 vs. the World: Change is in the Wind

    (Software/Software Opinion)

    Wednesday, 21 January 2009

    ... This same problem plagues Windows Vista and has plagued every OS Microsoft has released. Opinion - Chicago (IL) - As Windows 7 moves through the beta process, you'll see a number of complaints that typically ...

50. CES 2009: HP to launch series of low cost computers

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Tuesday, 06 January 2009

    ... system is more energy efficient than the average gaming PC. The “Firebird” packs a Windows Vista operating system with Voodoo DNA 802 and 803 bookshelf systems these PCs are equipped with ...