Microsoft is trying to make it easier to sway users of Windows XP onto the latest version of its operating system.
For some time now, the company has been quietly building a “Windows XP mode” that uses virtualization to allow Windows 7 to easily run applications designed for Windows XP. According to sources familiar with the [...]
Windows 7 to have an 'XP mode'
Posted April 27th, 2009 by 007. Comment (1).
Windows 7 Release Candidate Update
Posted April 27th, 2009 by 007. Comment (0).
There certainly has been a lot of discussion about Windows 7 in the last few weeks. A lot of folks want to know when they can get their hands on the official RC, when we are going to RTM, and what I had for breakfast.
I’m pleased to share that the RC is on track for [...]
Windows 7 release candidate to go live on Thursday
Posted April 27th, 2009 by 007. Comment (0).
Microsoft will release its anticipated Windows 7 to a broader audience Thursday when the “release candidate” version of the operating system goes public, the company confirmed Friday.
New versions of operating systems hit several key milestones along the road from conception to shelves. The release candidate is one of the final steps before the operating system [...]
Crippled version of Windows 7 for netbooks?
Posted April 27th, 2009 by 007. Comment (0).
Microsoft has confirmed that it will artificially limit the number of simultaneous applications that users will be able to run on the Starter Edition of Windows 7 to just three. Windows 7 Starter Edition is positioned as the affordable edition of its new Windows 7 operating system, and is meant for low-cost netbooks.
The low cost of [...]