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Windows 7 Loads Faster Than 7000 Dominoes

4:26AM Sean Fallon
Toppling 7000 dominoes to commemorate the launch of Windows 7 definitely riled up the employees at Microsoft’s Hyderabad centre in India, but they probably didn’t think it through in terms of the jokes it might generate. [Ars Technica]
Software

Over 80% Of You Had A Smooth Windows 7 Install Experience

6:54AM Sean Fallon | Given Microsoft’s rocky past with installs, I expected a lot of negative responses to yesterday’s question about your Windows 7 experience. However, over 80 per cent of you encountered little or no problems with your install. More »
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Has Your Windows 7 Install Been A Miserable Experience?

7:00AM Sean Fallon | There has been a lot of frustrated twitter chatter about the install experience for Windows 7, so it seemed like a good idea to ask — how has your install been going? More »
Random Stuff

Windows 7 Launches In Japan

2:40AM Mark Wilson | I swear, Japan is just f—king with us at this point. [YouTube via SirAshcraft]
Software

The Today Show Helps Microsoft Launch Win 7 On A MacBook Pro

5:40AM Sean Fallon | Good thing Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer didn’t turn around during his spot on The Today Show. Clearly, someone at NBC either really loves Macs or can’t tell the difference between a MacBook and a PC. More »
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Linux Legend Loves Some Windows 7

4:20AM Sean Fallon | Why would Linus Torvalds, the man behind the Linux kernel, be giving a big thumbs up in front of a Japanese Windows 7 booth? More »
Business

Microsoft Now Serving Cappuccinos At The Windows Cafe In Paris

4:57AM Sean Fallon | If you live in Paris, you can head on over to 47 Boulevard Sebastopol and enjoy coffee and pastry served up by Microsoft. Their Windows 7 Cafe is now open for business. More »
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Giz’s Windows 7 Review: Solid, More Nimble, Prettiest Windows Yet

3:00AM Danny Allen | So hey, you probably heard that Windows 7 has arrived. If you’re still wondering what the fuss is about—or you’re on the fence—check out our full review. It really is what most people thought Vista should have been.
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Live From The Windows 7 Launch

1:43AM Matt Buchanan | We’re at the official Windows 7 launch. The Ballmer, of course, is going to be doing a WAHOO speech. We’re told there’ll some surprises, too. Updated live. More »