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FAQ: How to Get the Windows 7 Beta

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Late Wednesday, Microsoft unveiled the public beta for Windows 7, the follow-on and follow-up to Vista, which from all signs the company is trying to forget as fast as possible.

Windows 7 Beta Shows Off Task Bar, UI Goodies

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The just-released Beta 1 version of Windows 7 is a solid, fast-performing, stable operating system that appears to be just about fully baked and ready for prime time. It is much further along than Windows Vista was during its initial beta phase, and it appears to be feature-complete. Based on the stability and speed of this beta, don't be surprised if Microsoft Corp. releases Windows 7 before 2010 rolls around.

Opinion: Five Things Ballmer Should Say at CES

Preston Gralla — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer should skip the pep rally speech this year and deliver some straight talk on Windows 7 and Vista.

Report: Microsoft to Offer Free Windows 7 Upgrades

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft and PC makers will offer free or discounted Windows 7 upgrades for Vista machines bought after July 1, says TechARP.com.

Bringing Macs into Business: Real-life IT Stories

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Several companies share the lessons -- good and bad -- that they have learned.

Windows Market Share Drops Again as Mac Nears 10%

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Windows lost almost a full percentage of market share for the second month in a row as Mac OS posted record gains, according to Web metrics company Net Applications.

Secure Your Vista PC in 10 Easy Steps

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

You can lock down Windows Vista using free software and a few easy system tweaks.

Windows 7 Beta Leaks to Internet

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Windows 7 public beta pegged to be released in mid-January showed up on searches at Pirate Bay and other BitTorrent sites.

Securing the Vista OS: 10 Easy Steps

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Data leak prevention starts with understanding your security settings and utilizing Windows tools.

Four Things Microsoft Got Right in 2008

Shane O'Neill — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft failed to buy Yahoo or redeem Vista, but the software giant did set its cloud computing plans in motion, deliver on the promises of Windows Server 2008 and generate strong buzz for Windows 7.

Microsoft Removes Fake Security Software from 400,000 PCs

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft's continuing campaign against fake security software targets the phony application 'Antivirus 2009.'

Microsoft Extends Windows XP Demise Deadline Again

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Microsoft has effectively added four months to the deadline for system builders to acquire Windows XP.

The Vista Follies: Windows' Tortured 2008

Galen Gruman — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The successor to Windows XP crashed and burned. But as Windows 7 nears, Microsoft has made Vista less bad.

Microsoft: The Wal-Mart of Software

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

A Microsoft executive argues that company is the economical choice during tough times, offering the same high-volume, low-cost arrangement as the retail giant Wal-Mart.

Microsoft's 2008 Mistakes: Three Key Stumbles by the Software Giant

Shane O'Neill — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Despite looking to the future with a solid move toward cloud computing and a good year overall, Microsoft misstepped several times: Yahoo slipped away, it failed to bite back at Apple and Vista suffered from botched marketing.