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Ballmer: Windows 7 sales on a roll: Delivering opening remarks at Microsoft's shareholder meeting on Thursday, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer said that Windows 7 was off to a "fantastic start." Delivering opening remarks at Microsoft's shareholder meeting on Thursday, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer said that Windows 7 was off to a "fantastic start." ...; Tags: Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Corp., Sales, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7, Microsoft, Ballmer, Ina Fried CNET News; News items 2009-11-20
Michael Dell sticks to Windows 7 big bang theory: Dell chief Michael Dell is projecting a Windows 7 upgrade cycle that could put PC growth "well into the teens." What's unclear is whether Dell will be able to grab a bigger share of the revenue pie. by Larry Dignan; Tags: Revenue, Dell Computer Corp., Theory, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operational Accounting, Operating Systems, Software, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2009-11-20
Microsoft designs laptop for developer giveaway: Windows division president Steven Sinofsky took his Windows team through the process of designing and building a Windows 7 laptop in conjunction with Acer. LOS ANGELES--As a software guy, Windows division president Steven Sinofsky readily admits that he had little idea of all that goes into building a laptop....; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Laptop Computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Microsoft, Acer, laptop, Ina Fried CNET News; News items 2009-11-19
Explore the Windows 7 Application Compatibility List for IT Professionals: In this edition of the Windows Vista and Windows 7 Report, Greg Shultz examines the Windows 7 Application Compatibility List for IT Professionals spreadsheet and provides you with an overview of what you can find in it.; Tags: Greg Shultz, Application Compatibility, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software; Download resources 2009-11-18
News to know: Win7 exploit; Verizon-AT&T; Windows Marketplace; Nokia-Palm; Cisco-Tandberg: A Windows 7 exploit, Verizon's response to an AT&T lawsuit, a Windows marketplace for Mobile, and the business decisions that would come with Nokia buying Palm are among today's top headlines. by Sam Diaz; Tags: Nokia Corp., Palm Inc., Marketplace, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Operating Systems, Software, Sam Diaz; Blog posts 2009-11-17

All about Windows 7: After nearly a year of testing, Windows 7 is officially available to the public. Who should upgrade to Microsoft's latest operating system?; Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7, Microsoft, launch, beta; Articles 2009-11-17
WindowBlinds 7.0 (Windows): WindowBlinds is a program that empowers users to completely transform the Windows GUI to any they like by applying any of the thousands of free skins. Make Windows look like another operating system or something completely new. WindowBlinds can change title bars, borders, push buttons, the task bar, the start...; Tags: Skin, GUI, Stardock, WindowBlinds, WindowBlinds 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2009-11-17
Microsoft confirms 'detailed' Windows 7 exploit: Ummm interesting....so just block 139 and 445...445? great that port aggain.Is SMB blocked to/from internet by th firewall by default?RE: Microsoft confirms 'detailed' Windows 7 exploitPorts 139 and 445 are blocked by default for Internet access by Windows firewall in Windows 7 and any commerical hardware firewall. They are enabled...; Tags: Firewalls, SMB/SME, SMB protocol, Microsoft Windows 7, firewall, Windows 7 exploit, Microsoft Windows, small and medium business, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2009-11-16
Microsoft confirms 'detailed' Windows 7 exploit: Exploit code for the vulnerability was released by researcher Laurent GaffiÃ© after failed attempts to get Microsoft's security response center to acknowledge that this was an issue that needs to be patched. by Ryan Naraine; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Security, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Ryan Naraine; Blog posts 2009-11-16
Hackers bypass Windows 7 activation: lol...and double lolwhoever thinks that windows 7 is any better than any previous disaster they created will be dispelled soon.Google will take over and leave MS in the dustGoogle is going to take over and leave the lethargic Windows in PC dust.loverock's mother herei must apologize for my 44 old...; Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Linux; Discussion threads 2009-11-16
Hackers bypass Windows 7 activation: Hackers have managed to find a way around one of the key antipiracy protections built into Windows 7. Hackers have managed to find a way around one of the key antipiracy protections built into Windows 7. Ordinarily, the operating system requires users to activate their copy...; Tags: Antipiracy, Hacker, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Hacking, Operating Systems, Software, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Security, Windows 7, activation, piracy, Ina Fried CNET News; News items 2009-11-16
ooSooM 1.1.4 (Mac): ooSooM is a Todo Management and Secure Digital Filing System for Macintosh OSX and Microsoft Windows. The idea behind ooSooM is simple. To get on with the job in hand you need to get thoughts of what needs doing and what needs remembering out of your head and safely and...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Item, Arten Science, ooSooM, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Financial Services, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Finance; Software downloads 2009-11-16
CRM+ 5.1.4 (Mac): CRM+ is a user-friendly, easy-to-understand customer relationship management CRM software for getting your company's data centralized and organized. It supports the invoicing, contact management, project management, business history, business tasks, reminders, knowledge base and many more customer related functions. It was built using the award winning FileMaker database engine...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Idealisator Hungary, CRM+, CRM+ Software, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Mac OS X, Tools & Techniques, Operating Systems, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Software, Management, Hardware; Software downloads 2009-11-16
Is it OK to use OEM Windows on your own PC? Don't ask Microsoft: If you go shopping online for Windows 7, you'll find OEM System Builder copies at significant discounts from full retail prices. Microsoft's own web sites and support forums give conflicting, confusing, often inaccurate information about these products. What's an honest consumer supposed to do? by Ed Bott; Tags: PC, OEM, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2009-11-15
Sony Vaio L117FX (Core 2 Quad Q8400s 2.66GHz, 6GB RAM, 1TB HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium): Had Apple not introduced a 27-inch iMac for $1,699, we'd have fewer reservations about Sony asking $1,999 for its new 24-inch Vaio L117FX. Yes, HP's TouchSmart 600 expanded on some of Sony's innovations from its previous generation all-in-ones. Sony also doesn't even attempt to match HP's creative multitouch software. But...; Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, RAM, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Sony Vaio, Sony Corp., HDMI; Product reviews 2009-11-13
Microsoft admits its GPL violation; will reissue Windows 7 tool under open-source license: Tar and feather them nt ;-)ntYeah - they made good on GPL2 - tar them anyway!It's Microsoft - hurt them even when they do admit their errors and make good on them!Seriously Dude, see a shrink!A tad serious?Lighten up a bit - a shrink? I will put my mental health...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows, tool, Microsoft Windows 7, open source, Microsoft Corp., GPL; Discussion threads 2009-11-13
Microsoft admits its GPL violation; will reissue Windows 7 tool under open-source license: Microsoft officials confirmed on November 13 -- a few days after pulling a Windows 7 download tool that allegedly contained improperly-licensed open-souce code -- that the company did, indeed violate the terms of the GNU General Public License GPL. It plans to reissue the source and binaries for the tool...; Tags: GPL, Microsoft Corp., Tool, Microsoft Windows 7, Open Source, Productivity, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2009-11-13
Images: Getting personal with Windows 7: Microsoft has found some valuable digital real estate to sell to advertisers--the Windows 7 desktop. Users can now download themes sponsored by Ferrari, Porsche, and Microsoft itself. by CNET News.com; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2009-11-13
Windows 7's first 100 days: So how were yours?: My windows 7 experience I had previously posted this, but my comment is more relevant to your article: After reading so much reviews praising how wonderful windows 7 was, I decided to give it a go. So here, I bought the W7 DVD and decided to upgrade my Vista SP2...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Win 7, Microsoft Windows 7, first 100-day, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2009-11-13
Windows 7's first 100 days: So how were yours?: Windows 7 has been out in the wild for 100 days. My experience has been nothing but positive, but what about yours? by Zack Whittaker; Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Zack Whittaker; Blog posts 2009-11-13