Tag Archives: Windows XP

How Microsoft is snatching Windows 7 defeat from the jaws of victory

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Ian Betteridge

I made the point with rather more swearing on Twitter yesterday, but Joe Wilcox says it without the bad language: “After commandingly executing Windows 7 development, Microsoft had run off the track right before the finish line. Suddenly, Windows 7 … Continue reading →

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Microsoft drops European Windows plan, so where next for upgrades?

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Ian Betteridge

PC Advisor: “It’s unclear how Microsoft will deal with customers who have already pre-ordered Windows 7E and paid the upgrade price but were told they would receive a full-package edition. Ironically, the users who may be most affected by the … Continue reading →

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Daring Fireball is wrong about Microsoft’s weakness

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Ian Betteridge

I am, you’ll have noted, an argumentative sod. This is a great source of irritation to my dear other half, who rolls her eyes as I shout at the television or Internet. But sometimes, you read something and… well… you … Continue reading →

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Windows 7, Mac OS X and Ubuntu: A Tale of Three Operating Systems

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Ian Betteridge

Joe Wilcox picks up on a comment that I made on his post about Windows 7 and its relationship to the Mac: “As you know, Joe, I’m a Mac to Linux switcher (with over 20 years Mac use under my … Continue reading →

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