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Windows 7 is due for release at the end of 2009 or early 2010. What will this mean for you, and will Microsofts's new OS be a winner for you?

Microsoft confirms Windows 7 launch date

Microsoft confirms Windows 7 launch date

Big day set for October 22nd.
Iain Thomson Jun 3 2009, 2:33PM News
Microsoft apologises for Windows 7 beta gaffe

Microsoft apologises for Windows 7 beta gaffe

Email wrongly stated beta expiration would begin on 1 June.
Shaun Nichols Jun 1 2009, 6:40AM News
Asus and Microsoft join forces against Linux

Asus and Microsoft join forces against Linux

Firms launch web site promoting Windows for netbooks.
Iain Thomson Jun 1 2009, 6:39AM News
Asus and Microsoft join forces against Linux

Asus and Microsoft join forces against Linux

Microsoft and Asus have launched a marketing campaign to encourage netbook users to use Windows rather than Linux.
Iain Thomson May 29 2009, 3:48PM Software
Microsoft moves to clear up Windows 7 beta gaffe

Microsoft moves to clear up Windows 7 beta gaffe

Typo in email moves up expiration date.
Shaun Nichols May 29 2009, 2:38PM News
Microsoft delivers Windows Vista Service Pack 2

Microsoft delivers Windows Vista Service Pack 2

Microsoft has announced that the second service pack for its much-maligned Windows Vista operating system is now available to download.
Phil Muncaster May 28 2009, 12:05PM Software
How resellers can help migrate to Windows 7

How resellers can help migrate to Windows 7

With the public release of Windows 7 scheduled for later this year, IT managers are already beginning to feel uneasy about how the upgrade will affect their IT systems.
Jenny Eagle May 25 2009, 11:45AM Software
Pirated Windows 7 RCs riddled with malware

Pirated Windows 7 RCs riddled with malware

Security companies are warning users not to download Windows 7 release candidate software from peer-to-peer sites, after it was discovered that several versions contain malware..
Phil Muncaster May 22 2009, 12:57PM Security
Mozilla's Fennec lands for Windows Mobile

Mozilla's Fennec lands for Windows Mobile

Mozilla’s much hyped mobile web browser Fennec has finally been made available for the Windows Mobile operating system.
Phil Muncaster May 18 2009, 2:49PM Mobility
Top 10 articles, 8 May 09

Top 10 articles, 8 May 09

Windows 7 mania, Google in trouble over Android name and the worst viruses
ever.
vnunet.com staff May 9 2009, 9:04AM Collaboration
Windows 7 fuels internet traffic, slows Tassie links

Windows 7 fuels internet traffic, slows Tassie links

Australian ISPs have reported Akamai server traffic spikes of up to 50 percent as Windows 7 RC was released to the public, while Internode has blamed it for congestion on fibre links into Tasmania.
Ry Crozier May 7 2009, 4:05PM Software
Asus scores Tassie IT hardware contract

Asus scores Tassie IT hardware contract

Taiwanese PC vendor Asus is in the running for hardware contracts worth over $120 million a year after being added to a list of approved hardware suppliers to Tasmanian Government agencies.
Brett Winterford May 1 2009, 3:11PM Hardware
Microsoft unveils Windows 7 Release Candidate

Microsoft unveils Windows 7 Release Candidate

Microsoft has made available the Release Candidate (RC) of Windows 7, marking another milestone on the way to the final availability of its latest operating system.
Daniel Robinson May 1 2009, 9:26AM Software
Microsoft to switch off AutoPlay in Windows 7

Microsoft to switch off AutoPlay in Windows 7

Microsoft has announced that it will close off a component in Windows which is notorious for allowing covert malware attacks.
Shaun Nichols Apr 30 2009, 10:07AM Software
US DOJ extends cut-off date for Microsoft oversight

US DOJ extends cut-off date for Microsoft oversight

Microsoft may be able to develop its next operating system release without the US Department of Justice (DOJ) looking over its shoulder, despite the filing of a requested extension on the terms of its settlement.
Shaun Nichols Apr 20 2009, 12:23PM Collaboration
Microsoft gives word of April fixes

Microsoft gives word of April fixes

Excel fix will be among 8 security patches.
Shaun Nichols Apr 14 2009, 9:10AM Software
Microsoft fleshes out Windows Mobile app plans

Microsoft fleshes out Windows Mobile app plans

Microsoft is providing further insight into how the company will be operating its Windows Marketplace for Mobile software service.
Shaun Nichols Mar 13 2009, 10:16AM Mobility
Microsoft updates App-V for Windows 7

Microsoft updates App-V for Windows 7

Application virtualisation product now works with the new version of Windows.
Phil Muncaster Mar 1 2009, 8:56AM Software
Microsoft rolls out retail plan

Microsoft rolls out retail plan

Company will be opening branded stores.
Shaun Nichols Feb 13 2009, 2:28PM Software
Windows 7 should be out for Christmas

Windows 7 should be out for Christmas

Microsoft has given its strongest hint yet that Windows 7 will be in the shops by Christmas.
Iain Thomson Feb 13 2009, 2:27PM Software

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