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Intel Win 7 benchmark results (Windows 7 build 7048 vs. Windows 7 beta 1 vs. Vista vs. XP performance shootout - which is best? )

Intel Win 7 benchmark results (Windows 7 build 7048 vs. Windows 7 beta 1 vs. Vista vs. XP performance shootout - which is best? )These results are worthless because...How many people have 1 Gig of memory..???Anyone with one gig of memory, does not have 64 bit capability...You should have compared...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Performance management, performance, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7, Intel Win 7, XP performance shootout, Windows 7 Build 7048, Windows 7 Build, XP Performance, Vista V, shootout, Windows 7 Beta 1, Windows 7 Beta, Microso

Discussion threads 2009-03-10

Windows 7 build 7048 vs. Windows 7 beta 1 vs. Vista vs. XP performance shootout - which is best?

Windows 7 build 7048 vs. Windows 7 beta 1 vs. Vista vs. XP performance shootout - which is best?Although I'm not a fan of pre-release comparisons......it's interesting to note that W7 does indeed appear to be a very effective OS.As for the 64 bit question, with Quad Core largely becoming...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, performance, take-away, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, XP performance shootout, Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7 Build, Windows 7 Beta 1, Windows 7 Build 7048, shootout, XP Perform

Discussion threads 2009-03-10

The Big Picture - My Voyage Around Windows 7

Windows 7 Beta 1 has been out there a while now, to general good reviews from people who have played with it. This blog entry describes the various different attempts I had to install and use it and what Quocirca believes the likely benefits of upgrading are going to be....

Tags: Quocirca, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Beta 1, Microsoft Windows, Blogging, Operating Systems, Software, Internet

White papers 2009-02-06

How to get Windows 7 Beta 1 scot-free

How to get Windows 7 Beta 1 scot-freeHad To Use IE To Download ItFirefox wouldn't download for some reason...Hmm...think that was on purpose?Sniff the sourceand you will find the link to the page.Or google : Windows 7 direct download.I downloaded on my Mac and installted in to VirtualBox.My first impressions.....Well...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Notebooks, Dual-Monitor Support, Windows 7 Beta 1 scot-free, scot-free, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 beta 1, Windows 7 Beta, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-01-13

Windows 7 Home Premium - System screen (First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium)

Windows 7 Home Premium - System screen (First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium)windows 7Just another Windows MeRE: Windows 7 Home Premium - System screen (First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium)Look great and it's not another Windows Me it's better.

Tags: Microsoft Windows ME, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home, Windows 7 beta 1, Microsoft Windows, WINDOWS 7 BETA, First Look

Discussion threads 2009-01-10

First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium + Windows Anytime Upgrade

First look - Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium + Windows Anytime Upgradesave moneyso the average home user doesn't need ultimate again right? that will save them more than $100. they can use the saving a buy something else. may be a 2nd monitor for dual display, that would be...

Tags: Operating systems, Windows 7 beta 1 Home Premium, Windows 7 beta 1, WINDOWS 7 BETA, First Look, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-01-09

Grab Windows 7 Beta 1 from TechNet - NOW!

Grab Windows 7 Beta 1 from TechNet - NOW!HahaI tried. I gave up.... I was denied download for not having a profile??? WTH?RE: Grab Windows 7 Beta 1 from TechNet - NOW!ErrorThe site is currently experiencing technical difficulties, please check back in the next business day.It took me half...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, NOW!, Microsoft TechNet, WINDOWS 7 BETA, Windows 7 beta 1, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-01-09

Windows 7 Beta 1: Ribbonized For Your Pleasure

Windows 7 Beta 1: Ribbonized For Your PleasureAwesome GraphicLOL, I love that graphic. I've said it many times, "You da man!"RE: Windows 7 Beta 1: Ribbonized For Your PleasureFully intend to download, have ensure all backed up and ready. The fact that it follows the Office 2007 pattern makes...

Tags: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, ribbon, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 beta 1, WINDOWS 7 BETA

Discussion threads 2009-01-08

Getting ready for Windows 7 beta 1 - FAQ

Getting ready for Windows 7 beta 1 - FAQIs 16 Gbytes the running or minimum to install size?Either way, if this is even close to the footprint of the RTM 7 which Balmer has stated is pretty close, they have completely shot themselves in the foot, eliminating 100% of the...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, WINDOWS 7 BETA, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-01-08

Windows 7 Beta 1 - Unleashed!

Windows 7 Beta 1 - Unleashed!Difference between editionsAny idea as to what are the differences between Home Premium and Ultimate builds? Same as Vista?Jealous..?Jealous? Naw I do not think so because I bet every single regular ZDNet reader have already had Win7 downloaded via BitTorrent.All the press on ZDNet might...

Tags: Operating systems, Blogging, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 beta 1, Microsoft Windows, WINDOWS 7 BETA

Discussion threads 2009-01-08

Windows 7 beta 1 performance - How does the OS compare to Vista and XP?

Windows 7 beta 1 performance - How does the OS compare to Vista and XP?Im guessingthat you did not post exact times so as to get around the no-benchmarks part of the EULA? Unfortunately how much better one is compared to the other matters. Is it insignificantly faster? a small...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 7 beta 1 performance, Windows 7 Beta 1, WINDOWS 7 BETA, operating system, Microsoft Windows, performance

Discussion threads 2009-01-01

Windows 7 beta 1 review

Windows 7 beta 1 reviewRegistry?It is my understanding that Windows 7 still uses the Registry.The feature of Windows that I most despise.If this is true, then what is the point of Windows 7 ?RE: Windows 7 beta 1 reviewthere is no point for Windows 7. all the eye candy desktop...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 beta 1 review, Windows 7 Beta 1, WINDOWS 7 BETA, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-12-28

Windows 7 beta 1 (build 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400) (First look at Windows 7 beta 1)

Windows 7 beta 1 (build 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400) (First look at Windows 7 beta 1)Too much like VistaIf users can't get the bad taste of Vista out of their mouths why would they eat something that looks like it again?Windows 7 = Windows Vista 2.0Well I sure hope its snappier than Vista...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Beta 1, WINDOWS 7 BETA, Microsoft Windows, First Look, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-12-28

First look at Windows 7 beta 1 Windows 7 beta 1 (build 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400)

First look at Windows 7 beta 1 Windows 7 beta 1 (build 6.1.7000.0.081212-1400)Santa's responseCan Santa confirm that this MD5 is the official Beta 1? All indications are that it is, but I know sometimes MS sends very late versions of products to the press so that they can get...

Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 beta 1 Windows 7 beta 1, Windows 7 Beta 1, WINDOWS 7 BETA, First Look, Microsoft Windows, MD5, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-12-27

Some testers expecting an early Windows 7 Beta 1 present

Some testers expecting an early Windows 7 Beta 1 presentI swearThe best way for Microsoft to release beta bits it just to slap 'em directly onto Mininova and Demonoid, complete with time bombing corporate key.-MS wouldn't have to pay for bandwidth.-It would get into alot of tech savvy hands fast.-MS...

Tags: Web browsers, Processors, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, FlashBlock, advertisement, CPU, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer

Discussion threads 2008-12-18

Microsoft sends out Windows 7 Beta 1 invites

Microsoft sends out Windows 7 Beta 1 invitesWhy the hurry?Microsoft has no intentions to put out a possibly good OS during an economic meltdown. I'm sure the economy has something to do with Microsoft's decisions and, quite frankly, a little extra time will go a long way in terms of...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7 Beta 1, WINDOWS 7 BETA, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2008-12-16

Windows 7 Beta 1 to arrive January 13?

Windows 7 Beta 1 to arrive January 13?TypoYou refer to Windows Vista Beta 1 on January 13th, 2009. While I find it funny as this is "Vista but better" you may want to fix it.Typo fixed, thanks for the assist nt...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Windows 7 Beta 1, WINDOWS 7 BETA, Typo, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-12-02

Additional Resources

Ballmer: So far, Windows 7 sales are "fantastic"

RE: Ballmer: So far, Windows 7 sales are One report has at 4% market share the weekend of launch so im sure its past that already.Has Windows 7 marketshare eclipsed total OS X marketshare yet?Just wondering. :)MSFT: 1/2000 = $56. Today, $28.40Win 7 may not be the catastrophe the last...

Tags: Sales strategy, Businesses, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, stock split, Win7, recession, Steve Ballmer, sales, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Xobni expands to include enterprise but where are Web, Mobile and even Mac versions

Search tools more than important!!!Good that mostly everbody knows that in business life nothing works without e-mail and even that important is a reliable and fast search tool for Outlook! One of those is Lookeen It has so many features which lighten your work that is amazing. It works with...

Tags: Groupware, Microsoft Office, Mail.app, Entourage, Web, Xobni, Microsoft Outlook, Apple Macintosh, mobile

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

News to know: Ruiz, Moffat resign; Microsoft; Psystar; Smartphones

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Sam Diaz: Ruiz resigns as GlobalFoundries chairman; no mention of insider trading scandal Moffat no longer with IBM as...

Tags: Dana Blankenhorn, CBS Interactive Inc., Microsoft Corp., Psystar, Smartphone, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Mainframes, Sales Strategy, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Servers, Hardware, Sales

Blog posts 2009-11-03