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Where to get the Windows 7 Release Candidate

Where to get the Windows 7 Release CandidateIt will shut down every few hours beginning in March???[i]You can continue to run it until next March, when it will start shutting down every few hours (the official expiration date is June 2010).[/i]It will shut down every few hours???? Even though...

Tags: Operating systems, Windows 7 Release Candidate, Microsoft Windows 7, release candidate, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-05-05

(Images: A peek at Windows 7 release candidate)

(Images: A peek at Windows 7 release candidate)Windows 7 RC1 vs. Vista SP2Recently I tested window 7 beta from December to April. I was not overly impressed. At that time I also ran vista sp1. In mid April I installed Vista SP2 RC1. It compares to the speed of...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Release Candidate, release candidate, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-04-30

What you need to know about the Windows 7 Release Candidate

What you need to know about the Windows 7 Release CandidateThere is a caveat there for 64-bit to 64-bitWindows 7's installation will keep on throwing up a error of 'not enough disk space' if you try to upgrade Windows Vista 64-bit SP1 or SP2 RC to Windows 7 64-bit.I've tried...

Tags: Operating systems, FireWire, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Release Candidate, release candidate, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., 64-bit

Discussion threads 2009-04-26

Windows 7 Release Candidate release dates confirmed

Windows 7 Release Candidate release dates confirmedBig Problems with Windows 7 7100 x64Namely that an upgrade install from Windows Vista, no matter if you have 80GB's free on your hard drive like I have keeps on giving you a 'Not Enough Disk Space' error.Funnily, Windows 7 7100 x86 doesn't have...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Release Candidate, Microsoft Windows, release candidate

Discussion threads 2009-04-25

First Look: Windows 7 Release Candidate (build 7100)

First Look: Windows 7 Release Candidate (build 7100)More new features...More new features in Windows 7 RC: 1: Stream Your Library Over the Internet With Windows Media Player2: XP mode3: New cool wallpapersSrc: http://i.gizmodo.com/5226696/windows-7-release-candidate-1s-best-surprise-new-featuresMedia Center Performance. Any better than in Vista?Media Center UI/performance improvements, would be the only reason to consider...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7 Release Candidate, XP Mode, release candidate

Discussion threads 2009-04-25

Windows 7 Release Candidate now available for unsanctioned download

Windows 7 Release Candidate now available for unsanctioned downloadMy 2 PCs...I have been running the beta on 2 of my PCs at home. One PC is a low end HW wise, and the other one pretty high end. I have thrown anything that one would be able to do so,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Widows 7, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Release Candidate, release candidate, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-04-24

Windows 7 Release Candidate (build 7100) leaked

Windows 7 Release Candidate (build 7100) leakedHmmmI still think I will opt for the official download. That way I can get a key.... I'm assuming the beta keys will not be working anymore?RE: Windows 7 Release Candidate (build 7100) leakedI find that the leak of this RC will be a...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 Release Candidate, release candidate, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-04-24

Windows 7 Release Candidate due date is May 5

Windows 7 Release Candidate due date is May 5Paid by MSMS owns this site or something...RE: Windows 7 Release Candidate due date is May 5Cool, thanks for the update MJF. Looking forward to the final release.RE: Windows 7 Release Candidate due date is May 5I am looking forward to...

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

Discussion threads 2009-04-18

How hard will it be to move to the Windows 7 Release Candidate?

How hard will it be to move to the Windows 7 Release Candidate?There is no reason to shun beta-to-beta upgradesBecause let's face facts: you are OVERWRITING all of the files that Windows uses, by and large, on your hard drive.... so there should be no 'weird' things popping up, unless...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, release candidate, Windows 7 Release Candidate, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-04-13

TechNet accidentally leaks Windows 7 Release Candidate information

TechNet accidentally leaks Windows 7 Release Candidate information...."It is funny...."^o^RE: TechNet accidentally leaks Windows 7 Release Candidate informationA 1-month release candidate period doesn't sound very long, and it's even shorter when you realize that they intend to release Win 7 before the RC expires. Is this just a "here's...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, expiry, release candidate, TechNet accidentally, Windows 7 Release Candidate information, Windows 7 Release Candidate, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft TechNet, accidentally

Discussion threads 2009-03-26

21. More user data in default backup sets (21 changes to look for in the Windows 7 Release Candidate)

21. More user data in default backup sets (21 changes to look for in the Windows 7 Release Candidate)I prefer the Vista-style background and icons.But hey! Windows 7 is nice!What I do miss, though, is the classy look of Windows Media Player 11 that I did not get with Windows...

Tags: Backups, period key, Microsoft Windows 7, default backup set, Windows 7 Release Candidate, backup set, release candidate, user data, backup, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 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

Students and the Windows 7 release candidate

Students and the Windows 7 release candidateAs a consultant, & once again a studentI find Windows 7 to be of utterly no interest. I am not fond of any of the changes that Vista or Windows 7 has brought. I do see the power function changes as useful, so that's...

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

Discussion threads 2009-03-01

Additional Resources

Ubuntu Karmic Koala launches to mixed reviews

Not released yetKarmic koala hasn't been officially released yet and the bug that this article was talking about has been fixed for the official releaseMultiple hard drives issue already fixedThe problem only affected the 64-bit version of the release candidate, and it has apparently been fixed for the final release.wowwow,...

Tags: Web site development, Web technology, Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Karmic Koala, Dana

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

My 7 favorite Windows 7 features

I must say ...... your impressive list, just isn't that impressive to me.#1 - Performance boost -- subjective#2 - More restrained UAC -- more duck tape#3 - 64-bit becomes the new default -- had 64 bit for years now#4 - Improved troubleshooting tools -- no comment, biting my tongue#5 -...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, UAC, Microsoft Windows Vista, favorite Windows 7, 64-bit, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Snow Leopard bug deletes all user data (Updated)

Proves Apple is not perfectI know many ABMers that bashed Microsoft when a bug that only affected a very small user base came on in Windows 7 Release Candidate and said that Microsoft should pay and how can they release software with bugs. All software has bugs I don't...

Tags: Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, S**t, Snow Leopard, user data

Discussion threads 2009-10-13

News to know: Oracle; Sidekick; Win7 party; Google; Yahoo Hack day

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. Jason Hiner: Ellison rips IBM, shows off Sun-Oracle benchmarks, offers $10M prize Scott McNealy names Sun's top 10 tech...

Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Oracle Corp., Information Technology, Yahoo! Inc., Dana Blankenhorn, Ryan Naraine, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Federal Government, Internet, Strategy, Operating Systems, Software, Government, Management

Blog posts 2009-10-12

Zone Alarm Extreme Security 2010

Best known for its ZoneAlarm firewall, Check Point Software also publishes two full-featured security suites. ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2010 gives users a robust firewall, antivirus and antispyware, and parental control package for $49.95, while ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 adds Web browsing protection, system tune-up tools, backup options, and anti-phishing technology...

Tags: Viruses and worms, Firewalls, Microsoft Windows 7, SECURITY, ZoneAlarm, firewall

Product reviews 2009-10-08

openSUSE 11.2 M8: What a Fine Lookin' Lizard

Ubuntu's Karmic Koala isn't the only hot Linux beta floating around. On October 1, the openSUSE project released Milestone 8 of openSUSE 11.2, which is slated for general release in November, just in time for the holiday season. Milestone 8 will precede two release candidates to be also released...

Tags: Ubuntu, GNOME, KDE, Object-oriented, KDE 4.3, openSUSE 11.2 Milestone 8, Open Source, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-10-04

First Look: Ubuntu 9.10 beta "Karmic Koala"

wow... seriously?NOTE: This was supposed to be in response to the "good for poor people" comment, but I screwed up:Do you have any basis for your claims? Have you even used Linux, let alone this version of Ubuntu which is still just a Beta? Why does cost/money...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Microsoft Office, Ubuntu

Discussion threads 2009-10-02