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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

First look at Windows 7 build 7048

First look at Windows 7 build 70488 Years Ago8 Years ago OSX was released and ran on 400 MHz G3 PPCs that had been released a full decade ago. The RAM requirement was 128 MB.Adrian...I'm wondering... Is there a trick to getting this build installed? Each ISO I've tried blue...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Windows 7 build 7048, RAM, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-03-06

Windows 7 build 7048 - Desktop (First look at Windows 7 build 7048)

Windows 7 build 7048 - Desktop (First look at Windows 7 build 7048)Good lord!Did you HAVE to choose that wallpaper?Why not put the numbers on CALC?On the enlarged icon for Calculator, they could at least put the numbers and symbols on it.LMAONT

Tags: desktop, Windows 7 build 7048, Windows 7 Build, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-03-06

Additional Resources

Windows 7 RC gets its first bug, and it's a doozy

Windows 7 RC gets its first bug, and it's a doozyWindows 7 RC gets its first bug, and it's a doozyMicrosoft Windows 7 which is still in testing phase has a bug. Bug is reported and fixed. So the testing phase/system worked. No big deal.Oh for crying...

Tags: Operating systems, first bug, Microsoft Windows 7, doozy, Windows 7 RC, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-05-08

IE 8 final bits ready for download on March 19

IE 8 final bits ready for download on March 19Thanks for the heads upI'm now downloading & installing here. It's currently 3:03 AM in NJ,,,;^)Wake me up with Firefox 3,5 comesI been waiting and waiting. I can't wait until Windows 7 when I can remove IE!!!RE: IE 8 final bits...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Internet Explorer, IE 8, IE8

Discussion threads 2009-03-19

Windows 7 (7057) leaks to the web

Windows 7 (7057) leaks to the webAre they seeking ......prosecution for these so called "leaker" as they are Tom Tom?So you see "Tom Tom", NDA doesn't matter."Windows 7 (7057) leaks beta 3 to the web"One must say that is creative, change beta for leaked. :DHence, if you tolerate leakers, you...

Tags: Operating systems, Web, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Tom-Tom, leaker, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-03-14

Windows 7 (7057) leaks to the web

Windows 7 (7057) leaked the other day on the web in form of torrents and direct download links. Being the inquisitive student that one is, I downloaded it and have been playing around with it in the meantime. From my previous experience with Windows 7, the extreme...

Tags: Web, Microsoft Windows 7, Release Candidate, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-03-14

Is Windows 7 reliable enough to release now?

Is Windows 7 reliable enough to release now?Share your hands-on experiences hereHave you installed build 7048 or later? How's it working out for you? Leave your hands-on impressions below.Also, did you know you can subscribe to this blog via e-mail? Just hit this link and fill in your details:Subscribe to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Is Windows 7, IS Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-03-12

Is Windows 7 reliable enough to release now?

Based on the latest leaked builds of Windows 7, it appears that Windows 7 is entering crunch time, with a release candidate due soon. We've seen impressive performance test results, but how do these recent builds stack up in terms of reliability? I can offer anecdotal evidence. A week ago,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Adrian, System Uptime, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott

Blog posts 2009-03-12

News to know: Firefox, Palm, AT&T, Sprint, Facebook friends

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. Paula Rooney: Firefox 3.1 beta 3 "done," Firefox 3.5 beta 4 due April 14 Sam Diaz: Palm to SEC:...

Tags: Google Inc., Facebook, Larry Dignan, Mozilla Firefox, Palm Inc., Mary Jo Foley, AT&T Corp., Microsoft Corp., Matthew Miller, Sprint Communications, Sam Diaz, Web Browsers, Microsoft Windows, Notebooks, Mice, Internet, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Peripherals

Blog posts 2009-03-11

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

How does the latest leaked build of Windows 7 (7048) compare to the beta 1 (build 7000), Vista SP1 and XP SP3 in terms of performance? According to my Hardware 2.0 inbox, this is a question that you want answered. Let's see if I can answer it for those of...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Beta, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Performance Management, Operating Systems, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, windows, win, 7, xp, vista, performance, benchmark, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Image galleries 2009-03-10

AMD Phenom Win 7 benchmark results

AMD Phenom Win 7 benchmark resultsCorrection: Image says Vista Build 7048***RE: AMD Phenom Win 7 benchmark results4 gigs ? What about 2 gigs ?Please re-run the tests with 2 gigs only.RE: AMD Phenom Win 7 benchmark resultsIf a Quad processor and 4gigs is what it takes to run Windows 7,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, AMD Phenom Win 7, AMD Phenom, Microsoft Windows 7, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2009-03-10

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

How does the latest leaked build of Windows 7 (7048) compare to the beta 1 (build 7000), Vista SP1 and XP SP3 in terms of performance? According to my Hardware 2.0 inbox, this is a question that you want answered. Let’s see if I can answer it for those of...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Performance, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating System, built-In, Microsoft Windows Vista, ISO, Beta, Microsoft Windows, Iso standards, Process Improvement, Network-Attached Storage (NAS), DVD, Consumer Electronics, Operating Systems, Software, Quality, Business Operations, Storage, Hardware, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-03-10

A sneak peek at the Windows 7 Release Candidate

A sneak peek at the Windows 7 Release CandidateAny idea if they are exyending the backup capabilitiesto Home Premium so we can do an image, or is that going to be limited to only the higher priced editions again.RE: A sneak peek at the Windows 7 Release CandidateGreat article Ed!...

Tags: Windows 7 Release Candidate, Microsoft Windows 7, sneak peek, release candidate, peek, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-03-09

A sneak peek at the Windows 7 Release Candidate

Last week, Windows 7 build 7048 escaped from Microsoft’s labs and quickly made its way to the Internet, where the x86 and x64 versions quickly became top downloads of the week. Most of the first looks I've seen so far about this build have focused on a handful of obvious...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Change, Backup, Release Candidate, Feature, System Properties Control Panel, Aero Peek, Radio Station, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott

Blog posts 2009-03-09

21 changes to look for in the Windows 7 Release Candidate

Windows 7 Build 7048, which leaked out of Microsoft's labs last week, isn't the long-awaited Release Candidate RC, but it does include changes that were checked in after the beta release and will be a part of the RC when it's ready. Here's a preview of 21 changes - some...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Release Candidate, Windows 7, Ed Bott

Image galleries 2009-03-09

News to know: Wolfram Alpha; iPhone developers; Windows 7; Cyberwar

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. Larry Dignan: Wolfram Alpha: 'A new paradigm for using computers and the web' Nova Spivak: Wolfram Alpha is Coming â€" and It Could be as...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Developer, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-03-09

Is a modular Windows 7 a good thing?

According to a new post on the Engineering Windows 7 blog, in future versions of Windows 7, you can turn off not just Internet Explorer, mind you, but nearly every major Windows feature, from Media Player to Windows Search. It's called Windows Features, and it's coming to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, API, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-03-06

First look at Windows 7 build 7048

Windows 7 has come a long way since the Beta 1 bits that were released back in January. Let's take a look at the latest build to escape into the wild. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-03-06