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KefkaticFanatic: Aren't there only like 2 cards available that use DX11? #directx11 more »
bagellord: I never did understand any of this directx crap. Oh well. #directx11 more »
k2snowboards88: Just because one game, or even several games don't look much different in their dx11 and dx10 modes, it doesn't mean that the potential isn't there an... more »
Dr. H. F. Danger: I feel like the title should read: "Balls-out with Balmer." #steveballmer more »
rcast1986: Can I do naughty things whilst watching? #steveballmer more »
demetriosaivazis: It seems to me that the only thing going on here is complaining. No one is ever happy with any OS. Im very satisfied with 7, vista, and XP. It seems e... more »
smokebreak: If DRM was going to be a hurdle with this os, I would definatly have had issues. I operate in the grey area all the time, and have had no issues.... T... more »
KLanD: Vista's problem wasn't all MSs fault. A lot of it had to do with lazy third parties who took forever to re-write their drivers. more »
weatherman: My guess is that the reason that Windows Vista tested well was because Microsoft optimized the test machines - when Vista came out there were all kind... more »
BazookaJoe: I LOVE the way you are free to say things like "fucking" in your articles. No sarcasm... Im so fucking tired of what big pussies everyone has become... 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]
#ballmerinterview

Steve Ballmer: The Uncut Interview
Most of you may not have 16 minutes to spare on this, and probably don't care anyway, but I promised to post the full video, if only so you can understand the context of our five highlighted segments. More »
#windows7

Steve Ballmer: There's a Slight Chance Windows 7 Could Be Vista All Over Again
Things I didn't expect to read today, part II: Steve Ballmer saying that the Windows 7 launch could in fact resemble Vista's very grisly debut: More »
#windows7

Windows 7 Review: You Can Quit Complaining Now
Could Windows 7 accomplish everything that's expected of it? Probably not, but it makes a damn good attempt. We've tested the gold master, the final version going out on October 22. Upgrade without trepidation, people. With excitement, even. More »
#windows7

Windows 7 Review, Part 2: The Best Features and Tips
You've read our final verdict, but since there's a ton of new stuff in Windows 7, we've rounded it all up here, in one easy list, with a little bonus opinionating. More »
#microsoft

Microsoft Outlines The Rules For Windows 7 RC Upgrading
The bottom line is this: if you want to upgrade to Windows 7 from RC, you are going to deal with some crap. More »
#dealzmodo

Costco Has the Lowest Prices on Windows 7 Upgrades UPDATE: NEVERMIND
It's a small savings (just $5), but if you shop at Costco anyway, they look to have the best price on Windows 7 upgrades that we've seen yet. More »
#windows

Amazon's Unfortunate Windows 7 Freudian Slip
Surely this is some kind of innocent SEO-related keyword slip, right? I mean, Microsoft definitely doesn't want one of the biggest online retailers in the world billing its new OS as Windows Vista 7 Home Premium, right? Right?! More »
#windows7

Windows 7 Pricing: Good News, Mostly
We finally received the official word on Windows 7 pricing. For the most part, people itching to upgrade immediately or buy a new Win 7 machine are in luck. More »
#rumor

Buy Vista PC After June 26, Get Windows 7 Upgrade for Free (or At Least Cheaper)
We already heard about this on the Best Buy front, but it looks like several computer makers will let you upgrade to Windows 7 for free—or at least cheaply—if you buy a Vista computer after June 26. [InfoWorld]
#bestbuy

Best Buy: Windows 7 Isn't Just "Vista That Works" (Also: Free Upgrades)
Oops! A leaked Best Buy memo manages to both trash-talk Vista as well as give out the details of Best Buy's Windows 7 upgrade plans. More »
#laptops

MSI X340 Review: The Unemployed Man's MacBook Air
It's impossible not to be at least a little impressed with the MacBook Air, but who can spend almost $2,000 on that laptop? The solution? The MSI X340, a $900 MacBook Air. And it's a great idea...in theory... More »
#windows7

Windows 7 vs. Windows Vista, SSD Edition
A lot of the hype around Windows 7 is predicated on how well it'll run on modest hardware, especially SSD-equipped netbooks. It certainly feels faster than Vista, but HotHardware's battery of disk benchmarks confirms: it really, really is. More »
#windows

Vista Service Pack 2 Available for Download
Windows Vista SP2 is finally available for download, in all its apologetic, bug-fixing, compatibility-boosting glory. Windows Update should do the trick, but standalone downloads are hosted right here, and release notes are over here. [Neowin]
#windows7

Rumor: Windows 7 Will Be Priced In June, More Expensive Than Vista
Being temporarily free and, most importantly, good has done wonders for Windows 7. The one thing that could temper everyone's excitement? Bad pricing. TechARP says it'll be announced in June, and CNET says it'll be steep. More »
#vista

Microsoft Squeezing Out Vista SP2 'In the Coming Weeks'
Windows Vista SP2, which was released to manufacturing about a moon ago is finally getting pushed to Windows Update "in the coming weeks." [Microsoft Update via ZDNet]
#windows7

If Your Computer Doesn't Meet Windows 7's Final Minimum System Requirements, I Feel Bad for You
With the Windows 7 release candidate now out in the open—partly, anyway—Microsoft has released the final minimum system requirements. If your computer doesn't meet them, I feel sorry for you. More »
#windows

MaximumPC Demystifies the BSOD
MaximumPC took a solid whack at explaining how dreaded Blue Screen of Death error codes work (pertaining most recently to XP, Vista and even Windows 7), what they mean and how to fix them. More »
#windows7

Windows 7 Release Candidate 1 vs. Vista: First Benchmarks
Windows 7 Release Candidate 1. That's as close to fully baked as it gets, so we're finally comfortable pitting it against Vista for some good ol' fashion benchmarking. Windows 7 feels snappier. Is it? More »
#windowsvista

Vista SP2 Coming Soon
Microsoft has released to manufacturing Vista Service Pack 2, meaning it should be out real soon-like, so it still looks on track for May. Does anyone still care about Vista with Windows 7 being all like, right here? [ZD Net]
#dell

Leaked Dell Internal Product Roadmap Reveals Mini 11 Netbook
We received word today that Dell is talking about a Mini 11 netbook behind closed doors. Mahoney, that Mini 9 Hackintosh OS X howto was awesome, so be ready for this when it hits, ok? More »
#vista

Texas Just Now Bans Vista From Government Computers
Showing their propensity for tardiness, the state of Texas is just now getting around to banning Vista from government computers because one state senator has heard "of the many reports of problems with Vista." More »
#windowsxp

The World's Most Expensive Copy of Windows XP
Geez. And this is with the Lenovo employee discount, even. Thanks L!
#windows7

Windows 7 Vs. Vista: Which Runs Crysis Fasterer?
ATI and Nvidia have had plenty of time to fine-tune their graphics monsters for Windows 7, so with the latest drivers, Extremetech answers that burning question: Is Windows 7 or Vista faster for games? More »
#mediacenter

Windows Media Center Gets Sports Channel With Pretty Good College Hoops Coverage
Microsoft's bringing the "Sports Channel" to Windows Media Center (Vista), which is to College Basketball what the Olympics On The Go was to the Beijing Olympics. More »
#windows

Download Windows Vista SP2 Release Candidate Now
We know, it's not Windows 7, but the Windows Vista Service Pack 2 release candidate is out now (for free) to all Vista users who don't mind playing the guinea pig. [The Windows Blog]
#windows7

What PC Makers Really Think About Windows 7
You love Windows 7, we love Windows 7, everybody loves Windows 7. Or do they? The top PC makers, Dell and HP, actually have very different opinions about Windows 7.
#vistasp2

Get the Vista Service Pack 2 Release Candidate Next Week
Windows Vista? What's that? Oh yeah, that Windows before Windows 7. The Vista SP2 Release Candidate went out to MSDN and TechNet subscribers yesterday, and it's gonna be available for everyone else next week. More »
#unofficial

Microsoft To Start Shipping Windows 7 in September
Early guesstimates had the Windows 7 release pegged for this summer, and with the release candidate to be released soon, a September ship date sounds just about right. More »
#rumor

Microsoft to Offer Free Vista to 7 Upgrade Starting in July?
According to Tech ARP, a site known for Microsoft leaks, those buying Vista PCs between July 1st and January 31st from could score a free upgrade to Windows 7. More »
#windows7

Ultimate Windows Tweaker Now Works On Windows 7
The Ultimate Windows Tweaker has been updated with 20 additional tweaks for Vista (150 in all). Even better news is that it appears to work with Windows 7 as well. More »
#microsoft

The Guy Who F'd Up Windows Vista Is Putting Out a Solo Album
Brace yourself for weirdness: Our buddy Todd at TechFlash unearthed a guitar-drenched musical extravaganza by Jim Allchin, the former Windows chief who many think mismanaged Vista into the ground. More »
#windows7

Microsoft On Windows 7 UAC Security Hole: "This is Not a Vulnerability"
Even though the gaping breach in Windows 7's User Account Control feature seems, to all eyes, like a pretty easy fix, Microsoft appears to be in denial mode with MS expert Mary Jo Foley. More »
#newrecord

Mac OS X Running 200 Apps Keeps the Race Going
In case anybody is keeping the count in this dumb bragging race, here's an image of Mac OS X running two hundred apps at once, breaking the previous 150-app record. More »
#software

Windows 7 Is OK, But Can It Run Crysis?
We've all heard about Windows 7's speed gains over Vista, but how does it run Crysis? More »
#windows7

Windows XP, Vista and 7 Tested For Multicore Performance, XP Still Wins For Now
InfoWorld has a very interesting test between Windows XP, Vista and 7 in terms of multicore performance, and it seems like Windows XP still wins (right now). But there are even more interesting things. More »
#unconfirmed

Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Delayed
It looks like Windows Vista SP2 will be squeezed out not too long before Windows 7 itself hits. TechARP, who originally reported to expect it in April, says its release date has slipped to May. More »
#retromodo

The First Windows Review Ever
Vista users are ecstatic about Windows 7, but what about all the fourteen hardcore users who bought Windows 1.0 after reading the first review ever in Byte's December 1983 issue? Here are the highlights: More »
#windows7

Gizmodo's Complete Windows 7 Coverage
Windows 7 Beta, Microsoft's thank-you gift for putting up with Vista, has been out two weeks and we're covering every exciting inch of it. Here's how to catch up, or get the beta for yourself: More »
#gizexplains

Giz Explains: Why the Windows 7 Taskbar Beats Mac OS X's Dock
Yeah, I said it. The Windows 7 taskbar is the most important Windows UI change since Windows 95, and it will dramatically change the way you use Windows. And it's better than the Mac's Dock. More »

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