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E7: Disk Space
This post is about disk space and the disk space “consumed” by Windows 7. Disk space is the sort of thing where everyone wants to use less, but the cost of using a bit more relative to the benefits has generally been a positive tradeoff. Things have changed recently with the availability of solid-state drives [...]
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linux knoppix question?
im currently using a modified version of windows xp but i want to switch over to a linux operating system to do some things and start learning more about it. ive heard of this software knoppix that ive been interested in starting to use. the question i have is that i heard once you burn [...]
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linux knoppix question?
im currently using a modified version of windows xp but i want to switch over to a linux operating system to do some things and start learning more about it. ive heard of this software knoppix that ive been interested in starting to use. the question i have is that i heard once you burn [...]
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A deep dive into Windows 7 (build 6801)
Ed Bott: Microsoft took the wraps off Windows 7 for the first time at the Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles three weeks ago. That public unveiling and the widespread availability of a pre-beta release of the Windows 7 code (build 6801) inspired a slew of first looks (including mine). But after that initial flurry [...]
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Windows 7’s new “play all” decoders, encoders and transcoding capabilities
If you have had any theories Microsoft was conspiring with the media conglomerates to protect their interests and not the user’s, throw them in the bin, pour jet fuel and remotely detonate them since Microsoft can’t be any bolder than building in DivX and Xvid native support in Windows 7. Yes, all your favorite Family [...]
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Windows 7 and netbooks: Separating fact from speculation
Is Microsoft going to take a revenue hit when it releases Windows 7 because of the changing mix of PCs in the market? That’s the expectation of many company watchers, though I have to admit I’m not quite so sure. Here’s why.
Even though Microsoft is trying to stir up excitement for Windows 7’s prospects on [...] -
DNSSEC in Windows 7
Shyam Seshadri, Program Manager Windows Core Networking: I’m excited that I finally get to talk about what the DNS team has been working on for over a year. That’s right – DNSSEC. It’s in Windows, and it’s on its way.
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Microsoft ‘interested’ in open source browser: Ballmer
Microsoft has given its most ringing endorsement of open source Web browsers to date with chief executive officer Steve Ballmer not ruling out adopting such technology as an alternative to its own popular Internet Explorer, saying it is "interesting".
In Sydney to speak at a Power to Developers event, Ballmer ignited the audience with his [...]