While Stocks last??

Even though Microsoft have finally deigned to allow Australians access to the Windows 7 (3 PC) Family Pack, it seems that even in the midst of their generosity the clock might be ticking. Whilst the savings are substantial compared to a single user license, especially when picking this pack up for as low as $225.00 – it’s still falls a long way short of the OSX offer, which doesn’t expire! Over at windowsitpro.com, Paul Thurrot writes, “This week in Australia, Microsoft began... 

Windows 7: Numbers Look Good

In its first week of sales, Windows 7 has already surpassed Vista. Looks like the hype and impressive reviews of Windows 7 are paying off. Windows 7 software unit sales in the U.S. were 234 percent higher than Vista’s first few days of sales, according to the NPD Group. In comparison, first-week retail sales of boxed copies of Windows Vista were almost 60 percent below sales of boxed copies of Windows XP in the week after its 2001 launch. The numbers for revenue growth weren’t as stellar,... 

$30 Windows 7 For Students

If you’re a student with a valid .edu e-mail address (non US students see below), Microsoft is offering Windows 7 for $30 USD for a limited period. Microsoft also has a growing list of approved US institutions that don’t provide their students with e-mail addresses. The price tag has been reduced from the lowest Windows 7 retail price of $120 (USD) for a Home Premium upgrade and the special promotional price can be obtained through win741.com, which was launched this week. This is not... 

Nvidia GPU/CPU For Windows 7

The latest version of the Windows client and the next generation of the OS’ graphics technology will deliver the new ultimate power gaming platform, according to Chris Daniel, product manager for software at NVIDIA. Windows 7 and DirectX 11 bring to the table the graphics processing unit (GPU) for computing, Daniel noted. In this context, Windows 7 no longer limits the graphical processing unit to just graphics. Instead, the successor of Windows Vista allows for a marriage between the CPU and the... 

Windows 7: ‘free 120 days’

According to the U.K. Telegraph, Microsoft has confirmed that computer users will be able to test the new Windows 7 operating system for up to 120 days before they need to buy it. Once the four month trial period ends, users will be asked to enter an activation code, which proves they have bought the software. Windows Vista, the predecessor to Windows 7, contained a similar loophole, and Microsoft has given users tacit consent to exploit it. “A total of 120 days total time is available as... 

Windows 7 Pricing Revealed

As detailed on the Windows Team Blog – all prices are shown in USD. Most people buy a PC preinstalled with the edition of Windows that meets their unique needs. However, for some customers their needs may change over time. With Windows Anytime Upgrade (or WAU), we make it super easy and convenient for the small number of customers who’s PC needs evolve to need a higher edition of Windows 7. There are a couple of specific situations where we think WAU will prove useful: Windows 7 Starter... 

Windows 7 Launch: 22nd October ‘09

Ed Bott tells us that Windows 7 will be available for general purchase from 22nd October this year with the RTM code being supplied to MS partners in late July. In addition, Microsoft has confirmed its plans to make an upgrade option available for PC makers to offer customers who purchase a new PC with Windows Vista between the beginning of the Tech Guarantee period and the general-availability date. It also seems that Paul Thurrot was right when he said that Microsoft have reversed their 3 application... 

W7RC Now On Technet/MSDN

Microsoft have launched Windows 7 release candidate (RC) to subscribers of MSDN and TechNet. As well as features seen in early betas, the Windows 7 RC includes remote media streaming to access media files across the internet from another W7 PC, and the Windows 7 Upgrade Adviser. It also marks the first time enterprises will be able to test Windows XP Mode, the Virtual PC emulation of the legacy OS which is available to run older software. Microsoft have also made enhancements to Windows 7’s touch... 

Windows 7 Beta Download Available

Microsoft’s web site is struggling to stay online as users keen to download the first public beta of Windows 7 began overloading the company’s servers. Microsoft’s Bill Veghte has talked about having just a single beta of the product, followed by a release candidate version and then a final release. The company has been aiming to get it out this year, although Veghte said it could still come out either this year or early next year. It’s now been confirmed that the Beta-1... 

Windows 7 – DirectX 10 Via CPU

Windows 7’s new WARP system can run Direct3D 10 and 10.1 on the CPU, doing away with the need for a hardware 3D accelerator in some circumstances It turns out that Intel isn’t the only company that’s looking at performing Direct3D in software; Microsoft has just announced that it’s also planning to introduce a new feature called WARP in Windows 7 that allows you to run Direct3D 10 and 10.1 on the CPU. In what could be seen as an easy answer to the Vista-capable debacle, where there was some confusion... 

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