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Behold! The Saddest Example of Promotional Convergence Ever!

We got this from a PR person in our emails today. The text read as follows: To help the Windows team prepare for this legendary occasion, Domino’s delivers stacks of its American Legends pizzas to Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond the day before the Windows 7 launch. What?! Holy crap, who are these people who are…

Tech News Adam Frucci

Ballmer Optimistic About Win 7, But Says Vista Is “Very Popular”

As you know, I sat down with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to chat about all of his projects this year. Windows 7 was obviously the biggie, so we talked about it and its less beloved predecessor. But unlike Bill Gates, who seemed like he wanted to admit Vista sucked, Ballmer sticks to his guns, calling…

Tech News Wilson Rothman

Apple Graciously Welcomes Windows 7 With Ad Triptych

Apple heard Windows 7 was out and called in the usuals to make fun of it in three different ways. UPDATED This one, called “Broken Promises” is a walk down Windows memory lane. (The real question: How long has the “Hodgman—Miami Vice attire” Post-It been on the writers’ bulletin board?) The next one, called Teeter…

Tech News Wilson Rothman

Apple to Officially Support Windows 7 in Boot Camp Before Year’s End, Caveats Apply

Tossing a bone to Windows 7 on its launch day, Apple updated its help section to announce that Boot Camp will support all versions of Windows 7 before year’s end. But some older Intel-based machines won’t get any Windows 7 love. Some older iMacs and MacBooks Pro (2006 vintage, with Intel processors) will be unable…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

7 Reasons to Stick with Windows XP

Windows 7 is out today! Huzzah! But wait; if you’re still rocking Windows XP, you might want to think twice before upgrading. Here are some reasons to stick with an old OS. 1. Updating will be a huge pain You do realize that you can’t just pop in the disc and install the OS, right?…

Tech News Adam Frucci

I Had a One-Man Windows 7 Launch Party, and It Didn’t End Well

I tried to have a Windows 7 Launch Party, I really did. Unfortunately, it’s really hard to convince people to come to a party centered around an operating system and the installation of said operating system. It…didn’t go well. Did you have a party that went better? We’re looking for your pics and videos, so…

Tech News Adam Frucci

27 Takes on Windows 7

By now, it’s just silly to analyze Windows 7. All you really need to know is that it’s better than Vista, and if you use a PC, it’s probably your next OS. So let’s give Win7 a 27-reviewer victory lap. CNET “Windows 7 presents a stable platform that can compete comfortably with OS X, while…

Reviews Mark Wilson

How to Survive Boot Camp (and Run Win 7 on a Mac)

Windows 7 and Snow Leopard are great. And cheap. Boot Camp’s the free, official way to run them both natively on one machine. It’s easy to setup, and just works, except when it doesn’t. Here’s how to survive Boot Camp. https://gizmodo.com/windows-7-review-you-can-quit-complaining-now-5330609 Boot Camp, to be clear, is different from virtualization software like Parallels or VM…

Tech News Matt Buchanan

Microsoft Now Serving Cappuccinos at the Windows Cafe In Paris

If you live in Paris, you can head on over to 47 Boulevard Sebastopol and enjoy coffee and pastry served up by Microsoft. Their Windows 7 Cafe is now open for business. https://gizmodo.com/microsoft-opening-windows-cafe-in-paris-5367035 As you will see in the gallery complied by Le Journal du Geek, it looks like a pretty cool place to hang…

Tech News Sean Fallon

Windows 7 Media Center Internet TV Delivers CBS Shows and Zune Video Podcasts

Just in case you missed it buried underneath the upgrade to Netflix Watch Instantly the other day, Microsoft has gone live with Internet TV on Windows 7 Media Center, offering content (of rather poor picture quality) from the following providers: https://gizmodo.com/streamlined-netflix-experience-now-available-on-windows-5386041 • CBS Audience Network: Featuring a variety of shows from CBS Primetime, Daytime, Extras,…

Tech News Sean Fallon

Host Your Own Windows 7 Torrenting Party

Click to view You’ve seen how to host your own Windows 7 launch party. Over at Funny or Die, they explain how to throw your own Windows 7 torrenting party in what’s easily the most brilliant parody spot yet. [Thanks Adam!] https://gizmodo.com/this-incredible-windows-7-launch-party-video-is-either-5366105

Tech News Mark Wilson

Windows 7 Review: It’s Solid, Nimble, and the Prettiest Windows Yet

So hey, you probably heard that Windows 7 arrives today. If you’re still wondering what the fuss is about—or you’re on the fence—check out our full review. It really is what most people thought Vista should have been. https://gizmodo.com/windows-7-review-you-can-quit-complaining-now-5330609

Tech News Danny Allen

Every Win 7 Tablet Is a Multitouch Color Kindle (With This App)

Nook better watch it. One of the “surprises” at the Windows 7 keynote: a multitouch Kindle app for Windows 7 from Amazon. Ebook reading with pinch text zooming, and yes, color photos. Looks great. A full-color shot: https://gizmodo.com/live-from-the-windows-7-launch-5387614 Okay, so now we just saw the app running on an Acer tablet. Apparently it’ll use an…

Tech News Matt Buchanan

Microsoft’s Favorite Windows 7 Statistic

Sure, 91 percent of release candidate testers surveyed said they’d recommend Windows 7 to friends and family. But, undoubtedly Microsoft’s favorite statistic is that 80 percent of Mac users in the survey said they’d recommend Windows 7 to friends and family too. Of course, just ’cause I tell my mom this minivan would perfect for…

Tech News Matt Buchanan

Live From the Windows 7 Launch

We’re at the official Windows 7 launch. The Ballmer, of course, is going to be doing a WAHOO speech. We’re told there’ll be some surprises, too. Updated live. Jason’s favorite Asian child, Kylie from the Windows commercials, just brought out Steve, and he bribed her with a pink laptop. Also, Steve is a Windows 7…

Tech News Matt Buchanan

New Microsoft Campaign Claims: “I’m a PC, and Windows 7 Was My Idea”

The new ads for Windows 7 combine the “I’m a PC” person montage styling with a new punchline: “Windows 7 was my idea.” And I’ll admit, the spot works. General complaints about Vista are cleverly masked behind a series of “want” and “wish” scenarios, making Windows 7 less the specific solution to Vista and more…

Tech News Mark Wilson

How Does Microsoft Count to (Windows) 7?

On the eve of the Windows 7 launch, we’ve been doing some reminiscing, but it hit us: There have been way more than six uniquely named prior versions of Windows. So how does Microsoft count? 1, 2, and 3: These were the original DOS-based Windows that started it all. Windows 3.1 is the first version…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

Get Windows 7 at Midnight Plus Loads of Free Software at Fry’s

Sean already gave you a last minute guide to save money on Windows 7. If you are near any of these eight Fry’s locations, you can also get free software, including Nero 9 and loads of other nice programs. https://gizmodo.com/last-minute-guide-to-saving-money-on-windows-7-5386828 Here are the locations for the midnight opening of eight Fry’s Electronics for the Windows…

Tech News Jesus Diaz

Dealzmodo: HP Desktop, Monitor, Laptop, Netbook and Router, all for $1200 (!)

Those looking for new Windows 7 hardware might want to head to Best Buy tomorrow—according to our source, they’re set to debut an HP package with a desktop, monitor, laptop, netbook, and router, ridiculously priced at $1200. All three computers in the package will be preloaded with Windows 7, the full contents of which include:…

Tech News Dan Nosowitz

38 Surefire Ways (Not) to Make Windows 7 Cooler

Last week we put out a call for help. Windows 7 is great, but it just needs some sex appeal, you know? As usual, our lovely readers came through. Common themes in these Photoshops include: Apple, genitalia, sports, and ugh. https://gizmodo.com/make-windows-7-actually-cool-for-microsoft-5382555 First Place: A man who simply goes by “Richard” sent us this, which I…

Tech News John Herrman

Behold! The Saddest Example of Promotional Convergence Ever!

Ballmer Optimistic About Win 7, But Says Vista Is “Very Popular”

Apple Graciously Welcomes Windows 7 With Ad Triptych

Apple to Officially Support Windows 7 in Boot Camp Before Year’s End, Caveats Apply

7 Reasons to Stick with Windows XP

I Had a One-Man Windows 7 Launch Party, and It Didn’t End Well

27 Takes on Windows 7

How to Survive Boot Camp (and Run Win 7 on a Mac)

Microsoft Now Serving Cappuccinos at the Windows Cafe In Paris

Windows 7 Media Center Internet TV Delivers CBS Shows and Zune Video Podcasts

Host Your Own Windows 7 Torrenting Party

Windows 7 Review: It’s Solid, Nimble, and the Prettiest Windows Yet

Every Win 7 Tablet Is a Multitouch Color Kindle (With This App)

Microsoft’s Favorite Windows 7 Statistic

Live From the Windows 7 Launch

New Microsoft Campaign Claims: “I’m a PC, and Windows 7 Was My Idea”

How Does Microsoft Count to (Windows) 7?

Get Windows 7 at Midnight Plus Loads of Free Software at Fry’s

Dealzmodo: HP Desktop, Monitor, Laptop, Netbook and Router, all for $1200 (!)

38 Surefire Ways (Not) to Make Windows 7 Cooler

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