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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

Microsoft finds security hole in Google Chrome Frame

HAHA! Way to go Microsoft! They basically just told Google to suck it! The best part is they were right the whole time. Yet people blindly defended Google. It would seem Google has more software issues than anyone else.RE: Microsoft finds security hole in Google Chrome FrameI'm not...

Tags: Web browsers, security, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., attack surface, Google Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Microsoft shares a few tidbits on IE9 and (lots) more on Silverlight 4

Safari? What Safari ? :-)http://www.tgdaily.com/software-features/39495-safari-4-beta-first-browser-to-hit-100-score-in-acid3-testI know, Steve doesn't like Apple but you're supposed to be a journalist? ;-)Google chrome?IE like Microsoft is stumbling around in a new ecosystem in which spending thousands of dollars is not an option.Plus, it locks you into a insecure OS platform with...

Tags: Web browsers, Scripting languages, Spell Check, Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft Internet Explorer, HTML5, JavaScript, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

Office 2010 Beta 2: More than just a bunch of pretty icons

Of course its better, they stole ideas fromOf course 2010 is better, they stole (oops, innovated) most of the new ideas from Office MVPs that built add ins to previous versions. (There is a very silent revolt going on in the MVP ranks over it and many long term...

Tags: Numbering, Microsoft Office, Office MVP, ribbon, Microsoft Word

Discussion threads 2009-11-18