techreport.com - 5/13/2009
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Late last month, Microsoft revealed plans to offer a free Windows XP virtualization solution to users of Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate. In a nutshell, this solution is supposed to let folks run virtualized legacy apps seamlessly within their shiny new Windows 7 desktops.
The XP mode beta is...
news.cnet.com - 5/18/2009
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Windows 7 pricing is potentially an obstacle to
Windows 7 adoption for some users, though in just...
about every other aspect the operating system is beating Vista, according to a Dell marketing executive. "If there's one thing that may influence ...
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Dell says Windows 7 price is possible barrier
anandtech.com - 5/6/2009
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anandtech.com —
Following closely on the heels of Windows 7
Beta 1, Microsoft has released RC1 to the public....
We find out what's new and how it stacks up to previous versions of Windows...
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Windows 7: Release Candidate 1 Preview
news.cnet.com - 5/7/2009
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Select processors from Advanced Micro Devices do not
support Windows 7 "XP mode" though, like Intel, the...
vast majority of shipping processors do support XP mode. Microsoft describes XP mode on its Web site as follows: "As part of the upcoming ...
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AMD cites chips that don't do Windows 7 'XP mode'
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Windows 7 XP mode gets tested
DV Hardware —
... The Tech Report briefly tested the XP Mode in Windows 7, you can check it out over here. So, even though it's easy to install, XP Mode feels a tad counter-intuitive in the way it operates. Add to that the lack of support for "Home" editions of Windows 7 or processors without hardware virtualization support, and it becomes clear this tool won't be much help to folks who aren't enthusiasts or business users backed by qualified IT staff. Windows 7 XP mode gets tested - More news at DV Hardware
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