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A misleading reliability score (Windows 7 in the real world)

My experiences are not the sameYes, Win 7 boots to the point where it can runs apps and shuts down faster than XP or Vista. It also installs a lot of drivers LINUX fashion when it is installed,and it is a little more stable than XP due to being picky...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Win 7, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

Gartner: Windows 7 is 'all but inevitable'

Completely Disagree with Gartner's Recommendations...I would be skipping Vista at this point, and aborting all Vista deployment plans. Why? Simple...Any IT staff that is deploying Vista en mass to their enterprises bought it with Volume Licensing, which means they probably bought it with Software Assurance... better to use those support...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), gartner, Microsoft Windows Vista, Win 7, Microsoft Windows 7, Gartner Inc., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-13

Karmic Koala: That's One Seriously Fast Marsupial

I'm having issues with VirtualBox . . .I'm having issues with VirtualBox: Even though it worked before, lately it's claiming that "VT-X/AMD-V hardware acceleration has been enabled, but is not operational" and not allowing me to run 64 bit Ubuntu :(.RE: Karmic Koala: That's One Seriously Fast MarsupialI had some...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, Win 7, Ext4, Karmic Koala

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Microsoft's message to IT pros: Meet us half way with Windows 7

I'll do more than meet Microsoft half way, I'm willing to go the full distance for Microsoft Windows 7!Whatever that means... [nt][b][/b]He will do the Windows 7 party thing.Hosting your Windows 7 party.About Web Apps ...I've noticed that when you go into any of the Office Web Apps in Skydrive,...

Tags: desktop virtualization, Microsoft Office, Virtualization, Microsoft Windows 7, Web application, Windows7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

The new Dell: innovation, not just standards, to attract business customers

Win 7 is too newThe machine is designed for business. Businesses are not going to switch to Win 7 overnight. It will take quite some time. Heck, Win 7 isn't even out. Nobody knows what hiccups await.The buyer of the notebook today can be ASSURED that...

Tags: Linux, Businesses, Dell Computer Corp., Win 7

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

Forget Linux. Microsoft trains retailers on how to pitch Win 7 PCs vs. Macs

Better than setting up shop next to an Apple Store. [i]That[/i] idea makes BOB look brilliant.RE: Forget Linux. Microsoft trains retailers on how to pitch Win 7 PCs vs. i think microsoft should work to convince xp users to upgrade to windows 7 as that will let the numeroususers of...

Tags: Desktops, Retail, Operating systems, Ksplice, Microsoft Corp., reboot, Win 7 PC, Apple Macintosh, PC, Linux, Win 7, average user, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-09-09

Windows zero-day reported

Oh my god, a piece of software has an error!I think if this can be duplicated (as it seems from the story the 'bug' is inconsistent) the it will be patched. Every software has bugs and few software is more complex than an OS.RE: Windows zero-day reportedWindows needs to be...

Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows 7, exploit, Microsoft Windows, Linux, window, vulnerability, software, Microsoft Corp., Win 7

Discussion threads 2009-09-08

Windows 7 customers still paying for Microsoft's Ultimate mistakes

RE: Windows 7 customers still paying for Microsoft's Ultimate mistakesI'll stick with XP until they stop supporting it, or until I need a new pc, in which case I'll probably get Home basic or Premium.With what Ultimate cost meI'm not switching. Gouge me once, shame on you. Gouge me twice...Thats...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Win 7, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-08-17

Microsoft denies holding up Win 7 tools for PC makers

Microsoft denies holding up Win 7 tools for PC makersPirate'sThey're probably "unknown" or backroom OEMs that just want to pirate the official Windows 7 disc!!All "known" OEMs have what they need and they've had it for quite some time - except for the final RTM code. The tools they...

Tags: Piracy, PRODUCTIVITY, Win 7, tool, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-08-03

Benchmarks: Windows 7 RTM versus Vista, XP

Benchmarks: Windows 7 RTM versus Vista, XPWhy are results for XP missing from multimedia tests?are we just supposed to take it on your word? Well, here at zdnet, no one does benchmarks like Mr. Adrian. I wonder why did he not repeat a usability benchmark for RTM like he did...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 RTM, Vista XP, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-08-03

Will the 'real' Windows 7 testers please stand up?

Will the 'real' Windows 7 testers please stand up?Can you tell me how long I'll have to wait for the pudding? :-) I agree with you on waiting for the finial version to arrive. I tried both the 32 & 64 bit RC versions on a 3 yr AMD...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Windows 7 RC, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Win 7, beta tester, RTM, Windows 7 tester, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-07-22

Who will get the Windows 7 bits and when?

Who will get the Windows 7 bits and when?MSDNAAHi, I don't know. No word. Maybe try posting that question on the Windows Team blog? http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windows7/archive/2009/07/21/when-will-you-get-windows-7-rtm.aspxMJMSDNAADoes MSDNAA get it when MSDN gets it?Hooray Technet Subscription!You know, I knew it was a good investment of $350 for my TechNet subscription, consider I...

Tags: MSDNAA, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-07-21

Windows 7, netbook support in the works for Windows Home Server

Windows 7, netbook support in the works for Windows Home ServerWin 7 Support?I've been running Win 7 for months and using it with my Windows Home Server without issue. It backs up files and I was able to use the WHS to restore a file that I accidentally overwrote...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), netbook, server, WHS, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Windows Home, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Win7, Win 7

Discussion threads 2009-07-17

Huge demand for Windows 7 pre-orders in Europe

Huge demand for Windows 7 pre-orders in Europe Huge demand for Windows 7 pre-orders in Europe Everywhere I go people are talking about Microsoft Windows 7. It is getting such great reviews and high marks that people are demanding to run it. It is improved all around and in...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Win 7, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-07-16

What PC makers are paying for Windows 7

What PC makers are paying for Windows 7Windows 7 = Vista 2.0Windows 7 is what Vista should have been. I hate being charged twice for what was supposed to work the first time.Quit bleating.First of all, Vista isn't broken. Not with SP1. What exactly "doesn't work"? Second,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-06-27

Windows 7 upgrade pricing is too expensive

Windows 7 upgrade pricing is too expensiveAdrian, you just shot down your entire argument[i]If free really dominated people's thinking, Linux would commad a massive market share by now.[/i]If Windows was really too expensive (and Windows 7 is around the same price as Vista and XP were) and OS X was...

Tags: Pricing, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Apple Mac OS X, Operating systems, amazon, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 upgrade pricing, Windows 7 Upgrade, pricing strategy, Microsoft Windows, massive market share, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2009-06-26

A reminder: Win 7 testers, your beta is about to expire

A reminder: Win 7 testers, your beta is about to expireSo get your wallets out freetardsIt's time to be a paytard.Annoying but says a lot for the quality of Win7While I've installed the RC on my desktop, I'm still running Beta on my laptop. I really wish I'd been given...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., operating system

Discussion threads 2009-06-23

Microsoft to EU: Antitrust this! Will remove IE from Win 7 in Europe

Microsoft to EU: Antitrust this! Will remove IE from Win 7 in EuropeRE: Microsoft to EU: Antitrust this! Will remove IE from Win 7 in EuropeI can't believe people are still complaining that Microsoft includes a browser with Windows? How are they going to handle people downloading another...

Tags: antitrust, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Opera Software ASA, Web browser, Win 7

Discussion threads 2009-06-12

Should Vista users get a Windows 7 upgrade for $29?

Should Vista users get a Windows 7 upgrade for $29?Snow Leopard is like XP SP2The changes it makes to OS X are almost identical to what SP2 did for XP. It's a security service pack. Comparing that to the price of an actual new OS is crazy. ...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Service Pack 2, Snow Leopard, Vista Users, Apple Inc., Win 7

Discussion threads 2009-06-09

Apple vs. Microsoft: Yet another upgrade pricing fiasco

Apple vs. Microsoft: Yet another upgrade pricing fiascoPlus OS X is complete OS for one price.Not only is the price for the various Win 7 crippleware still outrageous compared to OS X, but with OS X you get the entire OS for that much lower price. It's a double-strike against...

Tags: Pricing, Operating systems, Vista-to-7, Win 7, pricing fiasco, service pack, Snow Leopard, Microsoft Corp., pricing strategy, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-06-09