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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®: "So please, send me emails about anything else" You should talk to Rosa before saying something like that. You never know what people will email to ... more »
tande04: Slight aside. I had to uninstall Win 7 and reinstall Vista because the school's exam software didn't support Win 7. I now know what everyone was bit... more »
dragon:ONE: And this is why I love having access to Volume Licensing. Clean, untouched copies of all my favorite software... and keys to go with 'em. Anyone up f... more »
Nathan Obbards: Do people actually send you e-mails asking how to do this Chris? If anyone says fie on Psystar but lauds this crack, I'm calling shenanigans. #microsoft more »
Sir Gibler: not to complain but i spy two typos and im not done yet. "In some ways, Windows 7 is actually better on Windows 7 than it is on OS X." "but it's you o... more »
Noobs-R-Us: Gates has always been jealous of Jobs. Gates is a huge nerd and have always wished he were one of the popular kids like Jobs…. #billgates more »
Kaiser-Machead: Billionaire says something nice about other Billionaire, doesn't lose sleep because soft pillowy money cushions Billionaire from the drudgery of the w... more »
DustyButt™: The "war" between Apple and Microsoft is like some sort of esoteric sporting event and league for geeks. The products they make are their athletes. ... more »
BeyondtheTech: Unfortunately, Microsoft swiftly responded with a copy and paste from days before: "Unfortunately, this came from a Microsoft employee who was not inv... more »
ossuary: Their relationship is an odd one. Some pics of it here from the All Things Digital Conference: [d.smugmug.com] #billgates more »

#windows7

The Best Windows 7 Song You’ll Hear Today
It's official: Windows 7 mania has reached a fever pitch. First a burger dedicated to the OS, now fifth-grader Will Smith gives us this adorable performance of "Windows Rising," set to the tune of CCR's "Bad Moon Rising." More »
#windows7

Windows 7 Hacked (Again) for Keyless Activation
Lo! Yet another Windows 7 activation hack appears. This one's a little more creative in that it doesn't require an OEM key at all, and instead bypasses the verification DLL completely. More »
#howto

How To: Make Windows 7 Play Nice With All Your Gadgets
Generally speaking, upgrading to Windows 7 is a no-brainer. "But what about my gadgets?" you might ask, eyes watering slightly, "will they be OK?" Yes, yes they will. Here's how to make Windows 7 play nice with all your favorite toys. More »
#blockquote

Bill Gates Praises Steve Jobs For Saving Apple From Disaster
Clearly, there is a mutual respect and admiration between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. Both have been complementary of each other in the past, but Gates had this to say about Jobs on CNBC last night. More »
#review

Mad Catz Modern Warfare 2 Throat Mic and Controller Review (Xbox 360)
Madcatz has two new Xbox 360 peripherals out to compliment Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, a controller with mappable buttons and a badass throat mic. I actually like them both. More »
#gaming

Now Is a Bad Time to Buy a Used Xbox 360
You know those Xboxes that were banned last week because they were modified to play pirated games? They're being dumped onto eBay and Craigslist by their owners, and they won't all tell you that those consoles are banned from Live. More »
#xbox

Xbox 360's Facebook, Twitter, Last.FM and Zune Video Come November 17
All those features we went over in our Xbox 360 update impressions post are finally rolling out to everyone on November 17. More »
#blockquote

Apple Responds to Microsoft's New Retail Stores
Ron Johnson, Apple VP of retail, had this to say in response to Microsoft's move into the world of retail stores during Apple's Manhattan store opening today.
#windowsmobile

Windows Mobile Marketplace Adds Non-Mobile App Store
Microsoft added a few nice new features to its Windows Mobile Marketplace today, including enhanced security and a nice-looking store that can be accessed from your computer's browser, much like Xbox Live. More »
#microsoft

Microsoft Patents The Sudo Command
Microsoft has been granted a patent for a sudo command, because apparently you can patent a command that goes back to the mainframe days as long as you explain that it's a "personalized version" with a GUI. More »
#microsoft

Microsoft Disowns Manager For Suggesting That A Mac OS Inspired Windows 7
Poor Microsoft Partner Group Manager Simon Aldous. His Microsoft brethren is calling him uninformed and practically disowning him for the quotes he threw out earlier about Windows 7 basing its UI on the Mac OS. More »
#windows7

Windows 7 Netbook Battery Life Sucks Worse Than Windows XP
Yeah, netbooks feel so much nicer running Windows 7 than Windows XP, but you're paying a secret price: Your battery. On average, Windows 7 seem to suck all the life out of it 47 minutes faster than Windows XP. More »
#blockquote

Microsoft Manager Admits Mac Influence Amidst Other Nonsense
Windows 7 has taken some heat for aping a few Mac OS UI features, but it's certainly not a copycat OS—something Microsoft Partner Group Manager Simon Aldous might not know, given his recent quote. More »
#gallery

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 Closeup Gallery
You knew the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Xbox 360 was coming, but did you know it looked like this? And this? And that? And this? Click the gallery to see what the console looks like without actually purchasing it. More »
#zunehd

Zune HD Gets Its First 3D Games (And They're All Free)
The last Zune HD firmware update apparently had one more trick up its sleeve: 3D gaming, finally. And while the new games might be late in coming to the Zune Marketplace, they look worthwhile. And more importantly, they're free. More »
#rumor

LEAK: Project Natal Shipping in November 2010 with 14 Games for Under $80?
That's a lot of information to swallow in the headline, but a leakster to MCV (a respected UK gaming pub) may have outed Project Natal launch plans early. More »
#remainders

Remainders - Things We Didn't Post (and Why)
Apple Stomps Over Nokia to Become Most Profitable Phone-Maker in US...Windows Mobile 7 Is on Track for an Early 2010 Release to OEMs...Bing Videos Aggregates Hulu, YouTube, ABC and More...Non-Apple Companies to Support Mini DisplayPort Soon... More »
#xbox360

Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adaptor Arrives for $100
This may be the millionth unofficial launch of the new 360 Wireless N Adapter, but Newegg has the device listed for $100 and on sale...NOW! And it doesn't look like they're frantically pulling it. [Newegg via Kotaku]
#wifi

Google Serves Up Free Wi-Fi at 47 Airports for the Holidays
Holiday season air travel just got a little less crappy—freebie access starts today, and runs through to January 15. Read on for the full list of airports, and info on free Wi-Fi promos from Yahoo and Microsoft, too. More »
#hacking

Microsoft COFEE, Some of the Most Illegal Software You Can Pirate
Apparently Microsoft's COFEE software that helps law enforcement grab data from password protected or encrypted sources is leaking all over the internet. So not only can you steal the software, but break the law by using it too. More »
#zunehd

Zune HD Update 4.3: Speedier Browser, Predictive Text and More
Zune HD users should be able to download the latest firmware update now, and it's substantial enough to warrant grabbing ASAP. There's a speedier browser, predictive text entry (a la iPhone), and that's just the beginning. Updated: More »
#blockquote

Microsoft Confirms Improved Xbox 360 Warranty Seal
In an email exchange earlier today, Microsoft indirectly admitted that Xbox 360s are receiving an updated tamper-resistant warranty sticker. From the company: More »
#blockquote

Eric Schmidt Takes The Gloves Off with Microsoft
There's no love lost between Google and Microsoft, at least based on a recent interview with Google CEO Eric Schmidt. More »
#prototype

Microsoft Research Demos Magically Touch-Less, Transparent Glass Display
Microsoft's research division is doing tours across college campuses and rather than turning them into snoozefests they're showing off a prototype straight outta Iron Man fantasies. It's a clear glass display which accepts input through voice-control, touch-less gestures, and eye-tracking. More »
#remainders

Remainders - Stuff We Didn't Post (and Why)
Windows 7 Sales 234% Higher Than Vista...Battery Juice No Longer Just an Expression, Still Not as Tasty as Orange Juice...Verizon Calls AT&T's Ad Lawsuit "Junk"...Air Filter Uses Plants to Get Rid of Yer Weed Smoke More »
#art

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. More »
#xbox360

New Xbox 360 Warranty Stickers Better Guarantee Chastity?
Apparently, Microsoft is slapping a new style of void-if-removed warranty stickers on Xbox 360s that are sent in for repair. Why? With no facts to back us up, we must call upon our favorite pastime: crazy-eyed speculation. More »
#xbox360

Official Microsoft Policy: If You a Buy a Used Xbox 360 That's Banned From Xbox Live, You're Just Screwed
Major Nelson, updating us on a periodic Xbox Live purge—banhammering cheaters, pirates and other folks of ill-repute, though not 12-year-olds—reminds us of Microsoft's official policy that if you buy a used Xbox 360 that's been banned, you're screwed. More »
#exclusive

Microsoft Courier's Swipes, Snips and Scribbles: The Leaked Interface
We've seen slides and videos of Microsoft's Courier booklet in action, but nothing has quite explained how all of these things actually work. This document explains Courier's interface, gestures and features more in-depth than ever before. More »
#microsoftcourier

Courier User Interface In Depth
Gestures: The basic finger gestures are exactly what you would expect. A one-finger tap-and-hold clips content, one-finger flicks scroll vertically and turn pages. Two-finger gestures open and close apps: Up or down opens an app, while a swipe offscreen closes it. Flicking toward the other screen with two fingers slides it across. Pinches come into play, for zooming out from the Journal to the Library. These gestures can and probably will change to some degree, possibly incorporating more fingers. More »
#conceptcars

Toyota's Tacoma ATG: Gull-Wing Doors, and Four 24-inch LCDs with Xbox 360s
Jalopnik is all over this week's SEMA car show in Vegas, where Toyota and Microsoft are parading their crazy Tacoma All-Terrain Gamer concept. Four Xbox 360 Elites hooked-up to four swing-out 24-inch Samsung LCDs? Check. Energy drink dispenser? You betcha. More »
#imagecache

So It Really Is a "Series of Tubes"
It looks like the cavernous belly of a massive cruise ship, or a "level" in the real-life horror video game that is CERN. In reality, there's a good chance you use these tubes—which belong to Microsoft—every single day. More »
#windows

Windows 7 and Intel Chipset Causing iPhone Woes?
Users on Apple's discussion board have been experiencing issues with their PCs locking out iPhones when using Windows 7 with the Intel P55 USB chipset. It's a pretty specific combo that you're probably not running, so don't panic. More »
#review

I Ate the Windows 7 Burger
Today I ate two things: whale steak and the Windows 7 burger. Only one of these meals made me want to vomit. More »
#remainders

Stuff We Didn't Post Today (and Why)
Job Postings Reveal That Microsoft's Not Stopping At Windows 7...Carpool LED Signs Pretend That We All Get Along...Biodegradable Plastics To Be Made Out Of Green Gunk...I Don't Have Enough Fingers And Toes For Ideum's New Multitouch Table More »
#os

More Giz Readers Own Macs Than PCs
Surprisingly, our our poll yesterday revealed that Mac owners were running neck and neck with PC owners, each commanding 41% of the vote. Although Mac owners have maintained an extremely slight edge over the last few hours in actual numbers. More »
#graphics

DirectX 11 Now Available For Windows Vista
We didn't see much of a difference between DirectX 10.1 and 11, but if you're a Windows Vista user who did and has been waiting impatiently: be happy because DirectX 11 is now finally available through Windows Update. [DailyTech]
#questionoftheday

Do You Use a Mac Or a PC As Your Personal Home Computer?
Now that Windows 7 and Snow Leopard are both out in the wild, it is time, once again, to take stock of the state of home computing. That is to say, are you using a Mac or a PC? More »
#japan

Bad Promotional Idea of the Week
Jason is in Japan now, looking for Godzilla. He sent this video tonight. It seems that Microsoft thinks that putting a Windows 7 presentation booth in the middle of Akihabara station is a good idea. Dear Microsoft, More »
#microsoftstores

Microsoft Retail Store PCs Will Be Crapware-Free, But I'm Still Unsatisfied
No one likes uninstalling bloatware, trialware, and craplets from their freshly unboxed PCs. Microsoft finally acknowledges this by skipping the unnecessary third-party software in Microsoft retail store PCs. That's truly great, but they should do a little more than that. More »

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