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Windows 7: The Complete Guide

Gizmodo writes:

"We've covered Windows 7 from rumor to release candidate, which you can currently download and install for free. Now, it's enchilada time: Here's everything of value that we learned about Win 7, packed in a complete, easy-to-read guide."

Raf1k16186d ago

'download and install for free'?

is this legit?

D4RkNIKON6186d ago

it is, only the beta. The final release will cost you a few dollars (I heard it might be pricey). I am a little interested in this, but not fully, no idea why. I still love vista despite all of the hate it gets from Mac users, Mac comercials, and PC users who use programs that aren't compatable. I myself have never had any problems with vista, all of my apps work just fine.

supernalle6186d ago

it's actually release candidate 1. And yes, it's free to install and use until June 2010 when it expires, but the final version is most probably out by then.

TheAntiFanboy6186d ago

Note to all: Release Candidate is the same level of quality as an actual release copy. Hence, it's a "candidate for release".

mrv3216186d ago

I have little choice but I am considering installing XP again I never really use my laptop for gaming but it's the whole UI that really turns me off vista. I have dual booted my PC but as side from that I won't be loosing much work so here I come XP.

GEESE6186d ago

I downloaded Windows 7 RC yesterday and I have it on another partition as I type.
It's nice. But I can't see any speed increase over my Vista as of yet. though some people have said as much. Maybe a touch.

TheAntiFanboy6186d ago

I don't think there is. People just "say" it's faster than Vista, but it's not really the OS that's gotten faster, it's their computers.

Stev12126186d ago

ITS A HUGE IMPROVEMENT! but.... its still no OSX. 8/10 :D i also like the new task bar groovy :D

GEESE6185d ago (Edited 6185d ago )

It would have to step backwards ten years, use fat32 file system that has capped transfer speed, only control one mouse action, and be proprietary sh1te.

Now why would they want to do that? Apple already does that for retards with money. Maybe you think they want to get only 3% market share of PC's? Like Mac?

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.

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Jin_Sakai23h ago(Edited 23h ago)

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio17h ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing15h ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9216h ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit15h ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing15h ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9213h ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Report: Injustice 3 in Development at NetherRealm Studios

Thanks to the slip-up of an artist working on the title, we now have more evidence that a new Injustice game is in the works.

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Spiders Studio, Developers of GreedFall: The Dying World, Announce Liquidation of the Company

Spiders: "We're going to cut straight to the chase so you're not left wondering: After a long period without clear answers, we have received confirmation that Spiders is being liquidated.

What does it mean? This means the company as a whole no longer exists. We'll cease our functions immediately. The planned DLC will release via Nacon, and then-- well, that's it.

We're sorry that it's come to this and would like to thank each and every one of you for your support over the years.

If you have any questions or run into issues with your games, please contact Nacon directly as we'll no longer be able to reply."