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Windows 7 : 90 million copies sold
Mar 3rd
Microsoft just announced via @microsoft twitter account that the latest version of Windows, Windows 7 is a success (but that’s well known by now, related to the Vista problems and downgrading users in the first year) and that they sold 90 million copies to date.
Merit well earned, the public reception was great for Windows 7 and will continue to do so in my opinion.
Windows 7 piracy detection update
Feb 25th
As Microsoft announced, they just released the update that makes Windows 7 harder to activate without genuine licence.This update closes all the used ways to bypass the legal activation on Windows 7, again, not supporting piracy here but I’m sure this update will be “in force” for 1-3 weeks at best. People always find ways around things like this. The update is said to check for 70 known activation exploits by checking the local PC.
The update is called (like any other generic update) “Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB971033).” for 64-bit systems and probably x86-based Systems if you own a 32-bit os flavor.
The description of the update reads : “This update to Windows Activation Technologies detects activation exploits and tampering to key Windows system files. These exploits try to bypass regular Windows activation and are sometimes included with counterfeit copies of Windows.”
Install Windows 7 from USB flash drive
Dec 11th
Windows 7 installation is easy and very intuitive, you just pop in the DVD and boot the computer with the dvd drive as the first boot device, but sometimes is not that simple, Windows 7 was made to run smooth not only on full featured PC’s and notebooks, but netbooks too. The netbook trend is getting bigger and bigger by the day. One thing these small computers lack is the optical drive. The only way to install an OS is via USB flash drives. Well if you are into doing this, it’s your lucky day.
There is a new software at http://wudt.codeplex.com/ made specially to create bootable USB flash drives with Windows from an .iso disk image. More >
The end of Vista, the start of Windows 7
Oct 23rd
As you all know, 22 October marked the official release date for Windows 7 RTM to the public. We, i also know that a lot of people use Windows 7 as main OS for some months now and will continue to do so.
Windows 7 has been completed some time ago and today it is available to all who want this upgrade, and trust me , if you are sick of XP, Vista doesn’t cut it anymore, you must at least try Windows 7.
The problems are extremely few to none, and as i said some time ago, majority of Vista’s problems came from poor drivers and poor software updating to take advantage of the new features included then.
Windows 7 works perfectly with the vista drivers and not only that but from what I’ve seen, 80% of manufactures offer drivers for vista/7 in a single pack and that is pretty cool.
I am now using Windows 7 Ultimate x64 and works like a charm, and it did so from some time now. Much faster and snappier in some areas (when compared to vista).
Vista is still more “mature” and that’s understandable for a OS that got to it’s 2′nd service pack.
If you are interested on this matter , go to TechSpot and read the “What You Need To Know” article about Windows 7.
In my opinion, this is a nice update. I’m curious about what impression will it create for the masses of PC-using people out there.
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Windows 7 RTM now on MSDN and Technet
Aug 7th
As of today, Windows 7 is available to download from Microsoft’s tech websites, MSDN and Technet. There is the standard version of Windows 7 ,and the enterprise versions too.
Currently the only language is English, but more versions will come soon and the “Starter” version of Windows 7 too. So get your browsers pointed to MSDN or Technet now and get the official Windows 7 RTM.
The final version for us, the rest, will be available on October 22 this year.
Windows 7 RTM “chkdsk” bug found
Aug 6th
A bug in Windows 7 RTM has been detected, the problem does not implies any security risk or other “door” for hackers to take advantage of.
The problem appears when the “chkdisk” command is called via the command prompt, and after not much time the user can detect that all the ram memory is taken by the process (memory leak).
This is a nasty one for the people out there that use this command, but no worry More >
RTM Confirmed by Steven Sinofsky
Jul 23rd
Steven Sinofsky : “today after all the validation checks were met, we signed off and declared build 7600.16385 as RTM.” So there you have it people. Windows 7 testing and hassle it’s over, even if it was fun while it lasted. Now the windows team is pushing to the SP1 fixes and improvements.
Technet and MSDN subscribers will have access to the Windows 7 RTM on August 6.
I’m waiting to see the mass of people react to a windows version that is 80% vista in design.
Windows 7, build 7600.16385
Jul 18th
A couple of days ago, Windows 7 build 7600 surfaced on the net as the “RTM” but wait, after just one day, a new build 7600 with a new sub build appeared. Probably another will be out soon. The last build that is available now at the known places for this is Windows 7 build 7600.16385.090713-1255 , and the old one was 7600.16384.090710-1945 More >
Windows 7 is finaly RTM at build 7600
Jul 12th
A well known Russian site just announced that Microsoft’s latest operating system just got to the RTM phase, now following general availability after October 22 this year.
The final build string could be 7600.16384.090710-1945 and as you see from this number,it was compiled on 10 July 2009, 2 days ago to be more specific. More >
Windows 7 prices lower then Vista
Jun 26th
Microsoft announced the prices for the next version of windows… Windows 7. As you all know , the last build leaked is 7260 and from the tag of the VHD, this is RTM branch now. I used it for 2 days now after updating from other builds and it feels fresh, hard to put in to words, the thing feels good, that’s what I’m trying to say here.
So, without any more blah-blah, here are the prices ,including the pre-order discount ones. More >