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Ballmer: Windows 7 sales on a roll: Delivering opening remarks at Microsoft's shareholder meeting on Thursday, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer said that Windows 7 was off to a "fantastic start." Delivering opening remarks at Microsoft's shareholder meeting on Thursday, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer said that Windows 7 was off to a "fantastic start." ...; Tags: Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Corp., Sales, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7, Microsoft, Ballmer, Ina Fried CNET News; News items 2009-11-20
All about Windows 7: After nearly a year of testing, Windows 7 is officially available to the public. Who should upgrade to Microsoft's latest operating system?; Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7, Microsoft, launch, beta; Articles 2009-11-17
Hackers bypass Windows 7 activation: Hackers have managed to find a way around one of the key antipiracy protections built into Windows 7. Hackers have managed to find a way around one of the key antipiracy protections built into Windows 7. Ordinarily, the operating system requires users to activate their copy...; Tags: Antipiracy, Hacker, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Hacking, Operating Systems, Software, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Security, Windows 7, activation, piracy, Ina Fried CNET News; News items 2009-11-16
Intel investigating Windows 7 iPhone sync flaw: Intel is investigating a flaw that affects people trying to sync their iPhone with a PC that has an Intel P55-based motherboard and the 64-bit version of Windows 7. Intel is investigating a flaw that affects people trying to sync their iPhone with a PC that has an Intel...; Tags: Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Intel, flaw, Windows 7, iPhone, David Meyer ZDNet UK; News items 2009-11-03
Internet TV in Windows 7 Media Center: When Microsoft launched Windows 7 on October 22, it also flipped the switch on a new Internet TV feature. Here's what you'll find. by Ed Bott; Tags: Media Center PC, Internet TV, Microsoft Windows 7, Media Center PCs, Microsoft Windows, TVs, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7, Media Center, Ed Bott; Image galleries 2009-10-28

Microsoft drops 'Family Guy' special: Microsoft representative said the show - a variety show to be done by Alex Borstein and Seth MacFarlane - was not "a fit with the Windows brand." Microsoft said Monday it has canceled its sponsorship of a planned variety show with the creator of the "Family Guy." ...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Branding, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Microsoft, Windows 7, television, Ina Fried CNET News; News items 2009-10-27
Lenovo's Windows 7 lineup of IdeaPad, IdeaCentre PCs dazzle: Lenovo has revealed its new Windows 7-powered lineup of IdeaPad laptop computers and IdeaCentre desktop systems, and the consumer lines are positioned to visually thrill. Here's a look. by Andrew Nusca; Tags: Lenovo Group Ltd., Lineup, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, product photos, Lenovo, IdeaPad, IdeaCentre, PC, desktop, laptop, WIndows 7, Andrew Nusca; Image galleries 2009-10-26
Students find Win 7 upgrade a tough assignment: Microsoft admits problems that students are having when they try to download a discounted upgrade version of Windows 7. Microsoft's discount Windows 7 upgrade for students has proven to be a tough assignment for some of those who signed up for the offer. The software maker...; Tags: Student, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Microsoft, Windows 7, students, Ina Fried; News items 2009-10-26
Windows 7 in the real world: Take nine PCs and one Mac. Add Windows 7. Shake well for three months. What do you get? A well-seasoned sampler of how Windows 7 will fare when it reaches the consumer market next week. by Ed Bott; Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7, performance, reliability, Ed Bott; Image galleries 2009-10-12
Windows 7 Preview Party: Sam Diaz, ZDNet Senior Editor and known Mac fan - opens his home for an official Windows 7 preview party. by Sam Diaz; Tags: Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7; Image galleries 2009-10-09
Windows 7, a better power saver?: At Microsoft's Silicon Valley Campus, ZDNet's Sumi Das talks to Microsoft's chief environmental strategist, Rob Bernard, about power-saving features in the new Windows 7 operating system. Bernard says Microsoft made energy efficiency a core design element, with better battery optimization, and Bluetooth and DVD features that won't be activated until...; Tags: Battery, Microsoft Corp., Bernard, Microsoft Windows 7, Engineering, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Rob Bernard, Bluetooth, Microsoft, Windows 7; Videos 2009-10-05
The month ahead: Can Windows 7 close the Vista flop chapter?: ZDNet correspondent Sumi Das and senior editor Sam Diaz share the early word on the highly anticipated OS set for release in late October. Diaz also previews upcoming conferences, including CTIA, and considers the question where does Web 2.0 go from here?; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Web 2.0, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Cellular Phones, Internet, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Windows 7; Videos 2009-09-30
Windows 7: A worthwhile upgrade?: Will Microsoft's Windows 7 succeed where Vista failed? The new operating system offers a new graphical user interface, more reliable power management tools, and better search, but it still might not offer enough to convince PC users to buy it. ZDNet Correspondent Sumi Das talks to Larry Dignan, editor...; Tags: Power Management, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7, Ed Bott, Sumi Das, Larry Dignan; Videos 2009-09-28
Windows 7 gadgets on display at IDF: At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, Intel CEO Paul Otellini shows off some new consumer devices optimized to run Intel processors and various versions of Windows 7. He also looks at the company's next-generation microprocessor, Sandy Bridge, running on Windows 7.; Tags: Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7; Videos 2009-09-22
Dell Inspiron 11z thin-and-light: $399 Windows 7 PC: If you're looking for a system in that coveted notebook-netbook gray area -- that is, anywhere between 10 and 13 inches, non-inclusive -- Dell's new Inspiron 11z thin-and-light might do the trick. Here's a look. by Andrew Nusca; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows, Dell Inspiron, Microsoft Windows 7, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, product photos, Dell, Inspiron, laptop, netbook, notebook, Windows 7, value, bargain, cheap, 11z, Andrew Nusca; Image galleries 2009-08-18
Windows 7 RTM first look: More than just Vista fixes: A brief look at some key features and hidden gems in Windows 7. by Ed Bott; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7, RTM, Ed Bott; Image galleries 2009-07-29
The month ahead: Tech companies set sights on students: As students savor their last weeks of summer vacation, parents are trying to decide which laptop will best suit their kids' needs. ZDNet correspondent Sumi Das and senior editor Sam Diaz look ahead to August and discuss what the tech companies have to offer.; Tags: Technology Company, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, classroom, student, back to school, netbook, laptop, Mac, iPod Touch, University of Missouri, Apple, Microsoft, Dell, Windows 7, Sumi Das, Sam Diaz; Videos 2009-07-28
The month ahead: How the iPhone 3GS is faring: With earnings season looming, ZDNet correspondent Sumi Das and senior editor Sam Diaz look ahead at July and discuss what's on deck for the big four: Apple, Yahoo, Google, and Microsoft. We all know ad spending has tapered, but what does that mean for Google? And will Windows...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Financial Accounting, Operating Systems, Software, Finance, Earnings, Apple, Yahoo, Google, Microsoft, Steve Jobs, iPhone, Carol Bartz, Search, Android, Windows 7; Videos 2009-07-02
What technology looks like: The year's 10 most popular galleries: We've published hundreds of galleries so far this year -- images of the products, people and events that matter most to business. The most viewed images include first peeks at Microsoft's Windows 7, the Palm Pre running Palm Web OS, and Installing Mac OS X on a Dell Mini 9...; Tags: Palm Inc., Image, Palm Pre, Microsoft Windows 7, Smart Phones, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, galleries, 2009, most popular, windows 7, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, David Grober; Image galleries 2009-06-30
All things Microsoft: Windows 7, Bing, and 'pink phone': ZDNet's Mary-Jo Foley and Sumi Das talk about Microsoft's latest announcements around its new OS, search, and mobile. Foley says Bing and Windows 7 are getting most of the press as of late, but it's really Windows Mobile 7 that could cause the biggest stir when it launches next Spring.; Tags: Phone, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Foley, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Mobile Applications, Mary-Jo Foley, Microsoft, Windows 7, Windows Mobile 6.5; Videos 2009-06-03