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Windows 7 passes Vista in usage

by admin on August 2, 2010 in Uncategorized with Comments Off on Windows 7 passes Vista in usage

In less than a year on the market, Windows 7 is now being used more than predecessor Windows Vista, according to market researcher Netmarketshare.

For July, Windows 7 was used on 14.46 percent of devices accessing the Internet, compared with Windows Vista’s 14.34 percent, marking the first time the newer version surpassed its predecessor. Microsoft has said that 175 million copies of Windows 7 have been purchased since the product was released last fall.

Link – http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-20012347-56.html?tag=topTechContentWrap;editorPicks

Microsoft Windows 7 SP1: Coming in early 2011

by admin on July 22, 2010 in Uncategorized with Comments Off on Microsoft Windows 7 SP1: Coming in early 2011

The first service pack (SP1) for Windows 7 will emerge in the first half of 2011 according to Microsoft.

SP1 for Windows Server 2008 R2 will also be released in the same timeframe, according to the company’s TechNet Evaluation Center website.

The Windows 7 SP1 will include updates based on those delivered by the Windows Update online service since the OS’s launch last October, as well as additional tweaks based on customer feedback.

Link – http://www.silicon.com/technology/software/2010/07/21/microsoft-windows-7-sp1-coming-in-early-2011-39746126/

Windows Phone 7 in-depth preview

by admin on July 20, 2010 in Uncategorized with Comments Off on Windows Phone 7 in-depth preview

Microsoft still has a few months before it intends to get the first volley of Windows Phone 7-based products to the marketplace, but we’ve recently been provided with reference hardware — a not-for-retail Samsung called "Taylor" that’s closely modeled on the Symbian-based i8910HD — to get a feel for where they’re at as the clock ticks down. Is this shaping up to be a killer platform for the next generation of high-end smartphones? And more importantly, can it win customers? Read on for our first take.

Link – http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/19/windows-phone-7-in-depth-preview/

Windows 7 SP1 beta now available for testers

by admin on June 23, 2010 in Uncategorised with Comments Off on Windows 7 SP1 beta now available for testers

Microsoft released a beta version of Windows 7 SP1 on Tuesday.

In an email to technical beta testers, the Windows Customer Connection Team confirmed the release of the Service Pack in English, German, Japanese, French and Spanish editions. Weighing in at 1.22GB the build was compiled on June 3 with the number 7601.16562.100603-1800.

Link – http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-7-sp1-beta-now-available-for-testers

Developers to get Windows Phone 7 devices in July

by admin on June 21, 2010 in Uncategorised with Comments Off on Developers to get Windows Phone 7 devices in July

So far, developers wanting to write programs for Windows Phone 7 have had to rely on a software emulator to see how their programs will run. Starting next month, though, the first group of developers will get their hands on actual devices.

While Microsoft says it won’t have enough phones for all developers, it is working to make sure that the devices aren’t limited to just the big software developers.

Link – http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-20008052-56.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

Microsoft delivers public test build of Embedded Compact 7 operating system

by admin on June 2, 2010 in Uncategorised with Comments Off on Microsoft delivers public test build of Embedded Compact 7 operating system

On June 1, Microsoft made available to anyone interested a public test build of its Windows Embedded Compact 7 operating system, the product codenamed “Chelan.”

Embedded Compact 7 has been the subject of more-than-usual scrutiny, in that there have been reports that it will be the core of the Windows Phone OS 7.0 operating system that will power Windows Phone 7 devices. (Last I heard from Microsoft, officials were denying that Compact 7 will be at the heart of the first generation of Windows Phone 7 devices, in spite of statements by some Microsoft employees that claimed this would be the case.  Still not clear on why the Softies are continuing to fan the flames of  confusion due to unnecessary secrecy in this matter…)

Link – http://www.zdnet.com/blog/microsoft/microsoft-delivers-public-test-build-of-embedded-compact-7-operating-system/6389

Windows Phone 7 Revealed

by admin on February 15, 2010 in Uncategorised with Comments Off on Windows Phone 7 Revealed

Today’s announcement of Windows Phone 7 series is certainly greeted with a lot of positive sentiment.

You can go hear to watch the press release: http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windowsphone/

Also check out this site for demos, screenshots, etc…: http://www.windowsphone7series.com/

And this article on Gizmodo is one of the best I’ve read: http://gizmodo.com/5471805/windows-phone-7-series-everything-is-different-now

Windows Phone 7 Series Screenshots

by admin on February 15, 2010 in Uncategorised with Comments Off on Windows Phone 7 Series Screenshots

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Windows 7 Battery Notification Messages

by admin on February 9, 2010 in Uncategorised with Comments Off on Windows 7 Battery Notification Messages

Over the past week we have seen a little bit of blogosphere activity regarding Windows 7 and batteries, specifically the new Windows 7 message “Considering replacing your battery”. Since this is related to the engineering of Windows 7 we’re going to use this blog to provide an update to people. As we have talked about many times, we have a relentless focus on the quality of Windows 7 and we take seriously any reports we receive that indicate a potential problem that could result in a significant failure of the OS.

Link – http://blogs.msdn.com/e7/archive/2010/02/08/windows-7-battery-notification-messages.aspx

Windows Mobile 7 to feature more operator-specific UXs

by admin on October 22, 2009 in Uncategorised with Comments Off on Windows Mobile 7 to feature more operator-specific UXs

If you’ve been hoping Windows Mobile 7 will bring unification to the user experience of the Windows Phones ecosystem then you should give up and go home immediately.

A recent Microsoft job advertisement signals that the Windows Mobile team will not only support the layer of custom interfaces on most Windows Phones today at an OEM level but will even help create custom interfaces for individual operators comes Windows Mobile 7.

Link – http://www.istartedsomething.com/20091022/windows-mobile-7-feature-more-operator-uxs/

Windows 7 Sells Itself: A Look at the New Ads

by admin on September 30, 2009 in Uncategorised with Comments Off on Windows 7 Sells Itself: A Look at the New Ads

About a year ago, Microsoft finally began fighting back against the snarky Apple "I’m a Mac, I’m a PC" ads with a series of its own advertisements which highlighted the diversity of the PC market. Simply dubbed "I’m a PC," the advertising campaign is still a huge hit, and virtually everyone who sees these ads is taken by how nice they are. Unlike Apple’s sarcastic, borderline libelous advertising, the Microsoft ads feature real PC-using people telling real stories. The contrast with Apple is simply amazing.

Link – http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/ads.asp

First update for Windows 7 released

by admin on September 23, 2009 in Uncategorised with Comments Off on First update for Windows 7 released

Install this update to resolve issues with non-compatible applications for Windows 7. For complete details of this update, see Knowledge Base Article KB974332. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

Link – http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=0f9e69a3-c29d-4538-af0e-c081635c65c5#tm

Windows 7 UK Student Offer – Buy Windows 7 for only £30!

by admin on September 17, 2009 in Uncategorised with Comments Off on Windows 7 UK Student Offer – Buy Windows 7 for only £30!

We are offering students the opportunity to buy Windows 7 for an amazing discounted price, £30 for either Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional.

You can take advantage of this offer from October 1st but you will need to be quick as it is for a limited time only and is only eligible to college and university students with a valid .EDU email address (an email address given by the college or university, for example: Suzanne@leeds.ac.uk ), a PC that is currently running a genuine copy of Windows Vista or Windows XP and can run Windows 7.

Link – http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/studentoffer/default.aspx

Windows 7 UK Student Offer – Buy Windows 7 for only £30!

by admin on September 17, 2009 in Uncategorized with Comments Off on Windows 7 UK Student Offer – Buy Windows 7 for only £30!

We are offering students the opportunity to buy Windows 7 for an amazing discounted price, £30 for either Windows 7 Home Premium or Windows 7 Professional.

You can take advantage of this offer from October 1st but you will need to be quick as it is for a limited time only and is only eligible to college and university students with a valid .EDU email address (an email address given by the college or university, for example: Suzanne@leeds.ac.uk ), a PC that is currently running a genuine copy of Windows Vista or Windows XP and can run Windows 7.

Link – http://www.microsoft.com/uk/windows/studentoffer/default.aspx

Be Part of Windows History, Host a Windows 7 Launch Party!

by admin on September 4, 2009 in Uncategorised with Comments Off on Be Part of Windows History, Host a Windows 7 Launch Party!

I’m sure that you’ll all excited about the official launch of Windows 7, well now you can celebrate it in style.

Windows 7 Launch party sign-ups are now open across the world! Chosen hosts will receive a free, signature edition of Windows 7 Ultimate!
Host slots are limited – so sign up early!

Go here to sign up: http://www.houseparty.com/windows7

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