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Windows 7 Loads Faster Than 7000 Dominoes

4:26AM October 29, 2009 | 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]

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

6:54AM October 28, 2009 | 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 October 27, 2009 | 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 »

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Windows 7 Launches In Japan

2:40AM October 27, 2009 | Mark Wilson

I swear, Japan is just f—king with us at this point. [YouTube via SirAshcraft]

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

5:40AM October 24, 2009 | 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 October 24, 2009 | 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 »

Microsoft Now Serving Cappuccinos At The Windows Cafe In Paris

4:57AM October 23, 2009 | 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 October 23, 2009 | 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 October 23, 2009 | 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 »