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more about #vista more comments → 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 » RoboBagins: Good launch or bad, I'm doing what I always do before upgrading my machines, waiting for SP1. more » Parameshwara: Will Windows 7 work with my OKIPAGE 4w (just to name one thing that was no good in vista)? otherwise I don't think I'll ever switch to windows. Legacy... more » jewdass: I've been using Windows 7 since the beta and generally loving the hell out of it. I have it on my mac's second partition and on a 5 year old tablet. T... more » jakebathman: Argh it bugs me when people mess up that phrase...it's supposed to be "the proof of the pudding is in the eating." Otherwise it just doesn't make muc... more » kuriakos: A CEO basically saying he is not going to assume success is somehow an admission of fragility. This is a non-story, and a rather failed attempt at sti... 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 » -
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#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 » -
#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?
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