Microsoft CEO: Windows 7 sales ‘fantastic’ in Japan so far, but new computers are key

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Microsoft starts rolling out MSN makeover; site is cleaner, adds Facebook and Twitter feeds

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Top 10 Windows 7 FAQ

windows7Microsoft rolled out Windows 7 on 22 October.  Although Windows 7 is not a giant leap from Vista, but it comes with remarkable changes. As with any new OS, Windows 7 is generating much inquisitiveness and attracting queries. I see the Windows 7 forums are already flooded with questions about the ubiquitous Desktop OS. The Windows buffs are craving to know how to get the most out of Windows 7. Especially, the neophytes are filled with confusion and questions. Given the the official Windows 7 FAQ, there a lot to be answered beyond that. We decided to pick pick up the top 10 Windows 7 FAQ to make it easier for you.

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Microsoft CEO Ballmer says technology spending won’t recover to pre-crisis levels

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Windows 7 isn’t the only fall update: PCs get lighter, ditch DVD drives, embrace multitouch

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Reliance Communications launches ‘Cloud Computing’ solutions in India on Microsoft Platform

MUMBAI - In a move that combines the power of virtualization technology and cloud omputing, Reliance Data Center, a part of Reliance Communications, today announced the launch of "Reliance Cloud Computing Services" - hosted infrastructure service for its customers, based on the Microsoft platform.

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Windows 7 versus Ubuntu: Operating System War

windows-vs-ubuntuWindows 7 has made its debut and Karmic Koala(Ubuntu 9.10) is rearing to make a go. Ubuntu 9.10 is scheduled for a release on October 29. In most articles and discussions we found Windows 7 eclipsing Ubuntu and in some instances vice-versa. With a faster boot time, and flashy enhancements Ubuntu is winning out the geeky-hearts. Windows remains the favorite OS for its simplicity of use. WIndows 7 has received optimistic reviews from testers.  In the operating system market dominated by Windows, where Mac is bent to create its own niche, Ubuntu carries the prospects for Linux. What's more, Canonical is introducing Ubuntu on mobile Internet devices MIDs, netbooks, servers and cloud system. Microsoft is already diversifying Windows 7 for netbooks and cloud systems, surely we could expect more. Clearly, both Windows 7 and Ubuntu 9.10 are complete operating system that could make for your daily desktop.  For the two blocks suipporting Windows 7 and Ubuntu here's some food for thought.

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Windows 7 Upgrade Stuck in a Limbo

windows_71Have you decided to go for a Windows 7 upgrade? Well, it's high time to give it a second thought. According to the reports on Microsoft's support forum, some of the users trying to upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 saw their PC paralyze with endless reboots. Users complained that Windows 7 installation would hang two-thirds through the upgrade with several reboots. While upgrading the users receive a message that upgrade had been unsuccessful and that Vista would be restored. However, the PCs again started booting to Windows 7 setup process, failed, and then restarted the cycle.

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Tepid forecasts from railroads worry traders as weaker oil hits energy stocks; Dow falls 109

Stocks end week lower as investors take profits

NEW YORK — Investors dumped stocks and locked in profits Friday after the glow of a week full of strong earnings reports faded.

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Microsoft profit and revenue fall but investors like cost cuts and hope for business PC buying

Microsoft sales fall; cost cuts please investors

SEATTLE — Consumers may be shopping for computers again, but Microsoft Corp. still needs businesses to start doing the same.

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