Microsoft confirms critical unpatched Vista, Windows 7 RC bug: “Computerworld – Microsoft late Tuesday confirmed that a bug in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and the release candidates of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, could be used to hijack PCs.”
From TechRepublic.com…
10 things you should know about moving from Windows XP to Windows 7 | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com: “If you skipped Windows Vista and stuck with Windows XP, chances are good that you are now seriously considering moving to Windows 7 after it’s released on October 22. If so, there is much for you to do. Not only should you begin planning for your operating system migration, but you should begin learning as much as you can about Windows 7. Here are 10 things you can do to get ready for the switch.”
From MakeUseOf.com…
Understanding Windows 7 Themes, Inside Out: “Windows 7 has many improvements to boast of, theme customization and management is one of them. Now, all the customization features have been grouped together and are accessible conveniently from one place.”
By Paul Mah at FierceCIO.com…
Switch to Windows 7 64-bit is not smooth sailing for everyone – FierceCIO:TechWatch: “Switch to Windows 7 64-bit is not smooth sailing for everyone”
From PC Magazine…
Windows 7 Libraries – Solutions by PC Magazine: “Before Windows 7 can be useful, you need to understand how it organizes your data. Here’s a look at a new feature in Windows 7 called Libraries.”
This will cost $49 per user, could it be a good investment? From PCMagazine.com…
LapLink Offers Solution for XP to Win7 Upgrades – News and Analysis by PC Magazine: “The world was shocked when Microsoft announced that Windows XP to Windows 7 upgrades would not be supported by everybody’s new operating system darling. A lot of us were scratching our heads on this one, since we keep hearing about how businesses haven’t upgraded from XP to Vista, and how the OS of choice for netbooks has also been XP.”
Eight chapters in this guide from Gizmodo.com…
Windows 7: The Complete Guide – Windows 7 guide – Gizmodo: “Windows 7: The Complete Guide
By Wilson Rothman, 12:00 PM on Sat Sep 5 2009, 327,982 views”
From CIO.com…
Five Reasons to Download the Windows 7 Trial Right Now – CIO.com – Business Technology Leadership: “By Tony Bradley
September 02, 2009 — PC World —
Microsoft announced the availability of a 90-day free trial of the final RTM (release to manufacturing) version of Windows 7 Enterprise edition. Whether you are anxiously awaiting the new operating system, or skeptical of the hype around Windows 7, here are five reasons you should jump on the free trial.”