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gizmodo.com - 10/28/2008

Windows 7 Walkthrough, Boot Video and Impressions [Windows 7]

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Like Elvis in '68, Microsoft is itching for a "comeback," and Windows 7 is the perfect excuse. In fact, this week in LA at the Professional Developers Conference , Windows 7 officially shoved Vista aside. Having suffered through the often deserved criticisms of that ill-fated OS installment, ...

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tgdaily.com - 10/27/2008

Windows 7: Will it be good enough?

— tgdaily.com — Developing for Microsoft Surface (includes Windows 7 multi-touch developer roadmap and access to the Microsoft Surface SDK)... Windows 7: Welcome to the Windows 7 Desktop (includes “exciting enhancements to the taskbar, Start Menu, and other desktop ... (more) Windows 7: Will it be good enough?

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technologizer.com - 10/28/2008

Windows 7 First Impressions: Hey, This Looks Pretty Good!

— technologizer.com — Windows Vista fatigue. I know I’m suffering from it, and so are a lot of other PC... users. Heck the whole PC industry is still trying to shake it, and even Microsoft itself may be afflicted. Is there a cure? Maybe so–in the form of Windows ... (more) Windows 7 First Impressions: Hey, This Looks Pretty Good!

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Walkthrough for Windows 7
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