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tgdaily.com - 9/25/2009

Microsoft confirms no Windows 7 restrictions for netbooks

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Fears that netbook manufacturers would be forced to install a cut-down version of Windows 7 on their machines have been allayed by Microsoft. The software giant also confirmed that the daft three application limit originally planned for Windows 7 Starter has been removed. "OEMs and ODMs have the ...

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blogs.zdnet.com - 9/24/2009

Windows 8: More early clues start to emerge

— blogs.zdnet.com — As soon as Microsoft releases the final bits of a new Windows release to manufacturing -- and... often before -- many users' thoughts turn to what's next. Windows 7 was released to manufacturing in late July. By late August, Microsoft's Windows client ... (more) Windows 8: More early clues start to emerge

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informationweek.com - 9/23/2009

Windows 7 Launch Party Finalists Selected -

— informationweek.com — Microsoft has e-mailed select tech fans to notify them they've been chosen as finalists in its competition... to become an official Windows 7 Launch Party host. "Receiving the finalist email doesn't mean you've been accepted to host just yet. You will ... (more) Windows 7 Launch Party Finalists Selected -

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blogs.zdnet.com - 9/21/2009

Final Microsoft Security Essentials due in 'a few weeks'

— blogs.zdnet.com — Microsoft is preparing to end its Microsoft Security Essential (MSE) beta and release the final version of... the program "in the coming weeks," company officials told testers on September 20. (more) Final Microsoft Security Essentials due in 'a few weeks'

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Confirmed: Windows 7 for Netbooks Won't be Gimped
Maximum PC — ... Blame your OEM vendor -- not Intel or Microsoft -- if your next netbook sports a cut down version of Windows 7, because no such restrictions are being put in place, Microsoft confirmed. Nor will the three application limit for Windows 7 Starter be a part of the deal. ...

Windows 7 coming to netbooks in all its myriad flavors
Engadget — ... It would seem that the humble netbook owner's Windows 7 options just keep improving as the grand new OS comes closer to release. After plans to limit netbooks to running three apps at a time were thankfully scrapped, Microsoft has now confirmed with us ...

Windows 7 coming to netbooks in all its myriad forms
Engadget — ... It would seem that the humble netbook owner's Windows 7 options just keep improving as the grand new OS comes closer to release. After plans to limit netbooks to running three apps at a time were thankfully scrapped, Microsoft has now confirmed with us ...

Netbooks won't suffer Windows 7 edition restrictions
The Tech Report: News — ... restrictions Microsoft enforced on hardware makers seeking to pre-install Windows XP instead of Vista. Only systems with certain display, memory, and storage sizes could apply. Good news, though: according to TG Daily, Microsoft will impose no such restrictions with Windows 7. Here's the skinny from a Microsoft rep that talked to the site:"OEMs and ODMs have the choice to install any version of Windows on a netbook," said a Microsoft UK spokesperson. "[But] Starter is an entry version and doesn't have many of the consumer or business features. The three application limit ...

Microsoft: No Windows 7 restrictions for netbooks
DV Hardware — ... TG Daily heard from Microsoft that netbook makers are free to install whatever version of Windows 7 they want on netbooks, they aren't restricted to using the Windows 7 Starter edition. ...

Microsoft lifts Windows 7 restrictions on netbooks
TechSpot — ... on their machines, whereas full-featured versions of the OS would remain exclusive to other markets. While on the surface that might sound reasonable enough given the low-cost nature of netbooks, the lack of features in these cut-down versions -- like not being able to change your desktop wallpaper or use the Aero interface and Taskbar previews -- felt more than a bit underwhelming. Fortunately, it appears as though Microsoft had a change of heart and will allow OEMs to install any version of Windows 7 they see fit. The software giant also confirmed that the three ...