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

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Why ‘7′ could be Microsoft’s lucky number (Comment)

Microsoft Thursday launched the next version of Windows, dubbed Windows 7. The problem is: a majority of current Windows users still use XP, which is getting to be nine years old now.

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Microsoft launches Windows 7 in India

NEW DELHI - World's leading IT major, Microsoft Corporation, today launched its latest computing operating system Windows 7 here.

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Microsoft hopes 7 is a lucky number as it launches new version of the software that runs PCs

Microsoft hopes for a fresh start with Windows 7

SEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. finally got its chance to reboot its reputation Thursday, launching a new edition of Windows that it hopes will encourage more PC buyers to get back into stores.

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With Windows 7 and chic hardware, Microsoft hopes ‘I’m a PC’ goes from lament to boast

With Windows 7 and new designs, PCs looking better

REDMOND, Wash. — Although no one waits in long lines for a new edition of Windows anymore, the debut of Microsoft's latest software that runs PCs is part of why buying a computer is starting to feel fun for the first time in years.

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Learning to count with Microsoft: How Vista plus 1 makes 7

Microsoft's naming math: Vista plus 1 is 7

NEW YORK — Microsoft's new operating system launches Thursday, and you may be asking: How did we get to Windows 7? Did I miss 5 and 6?

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Southern California attorney arrested in 1989 killing of girlfriend’s daughter

California lawyer arrested in 1989 killing

CHULA VISTA, Calif. — An attorney who wrote a book about Internet dating was arrested Wednesday for investigation of killing his girlfriend's daughter 20 years ago so his girlfriend could gain custody of her granddaughter, authorities said.

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On The Call: AMD COO links good CPU shipments to PC production but won’t predict holiday surge

On The Call: AMD COO mum on holiday PC demand

SEATTLE — While Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s financial success is closely tied to whether consumers and businesses are buying computers, it's hard to say whether a good third-quarter report from the chipmaker means PC companies are expecting sales to surge around the holidays.

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Review: Windows 7 is boost for new PCs, but upgrading old ones makes little sense

Review: Windows 7 strong, but don't pay to upgrade

NEW YORK — Next week, Microsoft is releasing Windows 7, a slick, much improved operating system that should go a long way toward erasing the bad impression left by its previous effort, Vista.

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Microsoft looks close to settling EU browser case, prepares to smooth way for Yahoo deal

EU finally about to settle Microsoft browser case

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft Corp., which has already shelled out $2.5 billion in antitrust fines in Europe, is on the brink of closing a chapter in its long-running battle with regulators there, just in time for another to begin.

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