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Ask the Artist: How Windows 7's Iconic Home Screen Evolved
Chuck Anderson , creator of Windows 7 's laid-back, cerulean-cool default wallpaper and login screen, showed me the evolution of his work—including Easter eggs, avoiding Mac tropes and why flaming skulls didn't make the final design. Chuck is the embodiment of the dreams of thousands ...
PC demand did not grow significantly after Windows 7 launch, say PC vendors
digitimes.com — Monica Chen, Taipei; Joseph Tsai, DIGITIMES [Friday 6 November 2009] Demand for PCs and hardware did not turn strong after the launch of Windows 7 in late October and is unlikely to do so in 2009 due to most Windows Vista users not needing to ... (more) PC demand did not grow significantly after Windows 7 ...
12 common Windows 7 problems solved
12 common Windows 7 problems solved
techradar.com — We like Windows 7: it's faster than Vista, makes better use of your system resources, is packed with interesting features, and looks great, too. But that doesn't mean it's perfect, of course. If you've moved to Windows 7 recently then you might have ... (more) 12 common Windows 7 problems solved
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How the Default Windows 7 Wallpaper and Login Screen Design Became So Iconic
Maximum PC — ... Artist Chuck Anderson has found immense success at the ripe old age of 24. If you’ve installed the Windows 7 RC or final version, you’ve seen his artwork. Chuck designed the login screen and default wallpaper for Redmond’s new OS. ...

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