We got in touch with Microsoft India who shared some details on Windows 7’s upgrade and tentative pricing for the Indian region. Though they did not disclose the exact pricing of all the versions, they did reveal few things that could make India users happy. The Win 7 SKU lineup for India: Windows 7 […]
Microsoft contemplating Windows 7 on USB drive for netbook users
Why not, Microsoft? When you hit nicely with the netbook crowd with Windows 7, why not give them one more reason to love you? I am sure many netbook users will appreciate to have an OS copy on a USB flash drive that boots and installs a hassle free upgrade. Go ahead MS. Don’t […]
Amazon, MS Store starts taking Windows 7 preorders, Best Buy still waiting
UPDATE: Best Buy page is live. Take out your credit cards because Microsoft Store and Amazon have started taking preorders for Windows 7. On the other hand, if Best Buy is your preferred retailer, you might have to wait for some time because their preorder page is not yet live. With 58% and 50% […]
Microsoft reveals Windows 7 pricing details
Microsoft has released the full pricing details of Windows 7 that will make its way out on October 22. Windows 7 will basically be up for grabs in three ways – by way of preorder, upgrade and full retail version. The preorder is the best option if you’re desperately looking for an upgrade to […]
Microsoft will ship IE-less Windows 7 in Europe
Look, what an antitrust charge does it to you. After being fined heftily by European Commission for abusing its monopolistic position, Microsoft wants to play it safe. They have announced not to bundle their IE8 browser along with the next iteration of Windows which will hit in October. “To ensure that Microsoft is in […]
Microsoft Windows won’t support ARM Smartbooks
Windows OS predominantly supports x86 architecture, so a denial from Microsoft to not support ARM processor based Smartbooks is not surprising. Steve Guggenheimer at the Computex said “For people who want a PC, albeit a different chipset, we don’t think those will work very well. We sort of learnt in the last year that […]
Microsoft: Windows 7 coming on October 22
Acer’s confession had some truth. Microsoft has confirmed October 22 as the Windows 7 release date. The early release is attributed to cash on the hype and success of Windows 7’s beta and RC releases and also to win back public confidence after the failure of Vista. Microsoft will send Windows 7 RTM codes […]
Microsoft: Windows 7 to be launched this year
After maintaining a 2010 release for Windows 7, Microsoft’s Senior VP, Bill Veghte has confirmed that Windows 7 will be released this year. It will be out before the holiday season kicks in, which according to the previous rumor should be in October. “We are tracking well to a Windows 7 holiday,” said Veghte […]
Microsoft Windows 7 Public RC goes live
UPDATE: Direct Download Links added below. Its May 5 and as promised Microsoft has released the public RC version of Windows 7. Users can jump on the download link below to get their copy which will be valid till June 1, 2010. However, Microsoft will start crippling your OS experience by automatic bi-hourly shutdowns […]
Microsoft Windows 7 RC now available
MSDN and TechNet subscribers can now get their hands on the almost final version of Windows 7 while public users will have to wait until May 5. The Release Candidate contains all the features that will be found in the final version and the users can use the RC right till June 2010. That’s […]