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Windows 7: Moving beyond Vista

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Microsoft aims to make a much different first impression with Windows 7 than it did with Vista, its oft-maligned predecessor. Now that the beta is out, the test begins.

The software maker completes the final stage of engineering, releasing the product for manufacturing. It's still on track for launch October 22.
• Windows 7 RTM reviewed
(Posted in Beyond Binary by Ina Fried)
July 22, 2009

Microsoft sets Windows 7 pricing, upgrade programs

The software maker will allow consumers to preorder Windows 7 at a big discount, while offering permanent prices at or below the retail prices for Windows Vista.
• More on the Windows 7 upgrade program
• What PC makers are paying for Windows 7
(Posted in Beyond Binary by Ina Fried)
June 25, 2009

Latest coverage

Microsoft to offer cheap Windows 7 for students

U.S. college students will get the software for $30, while those in the U.K. can get it for 30 pounds. Learners elsewhere are also said to be in line for a discount. Read more

Posted by Ina Fried September 17, 2009 9:43 AM PDT

Microsoft: Windows 7 can offer better battery life

At a joint event with Intel, Microsoft says newer systems can expect 10 percent to 20 percent battery improvement over Vista when playing DVDs. Read more

Posted by Ina Fried September 1, 2009 11:23 AM PDT

Measuring Windows 7 appeal to businesses

Analysts say that Windows 7 addresses a lot of businesses' concerns over Vista. But in this cost-conscious environment, will that be enough? Read more

Posted by Ina Fried August 28, 2009 4:00 AM PDT

Windows 7 to get New York launch

Microsoft is planning two Big Apple events, including the October 22 launch for Windows 7 as well as a consumer "open house" earlier in the month. Read more

Posted by Ina Fried August 27, 2009 10:00 AM PDT

Free Software Foundation trashes Windows 7

The advocacy group is encouraging businesses to throw out their Microsoft software in favor of open-source alternatives. Read more

Posted by Ina Fried August 25, 2009 9:00 PM PDT

Last chance to get free Windows 7 test copy

Downloads of the final pre-release version of Windows 7 end on Thursday. So anyone wanting to get their free copy had better hurry. Read more

Posted by Ina Fried August 18, 2009 9:17 AM PDT

Windows 7 bug likely not a 'showstopper'

Microsoft says it is looking into reports of a bug in the final version of Windows 7, but the head of the business says it has yet to reproduce the issue in question. Read more

Posted by Ina Fried August 5, 2009 2:09 PM PDT

Users start to get final Windows 7 this week

Although the general public has to wait until October 22, the new operating system will be made available to some developers on Thursday and certain businesses on Friday. Read more

Posted by Ina Fried August 5, 2009 11:44 AM PDT

Microsoft: No browserless Windows 7 after all

After earlier suggesting it would wait for a ruling from Europe before fully shelving Windows 7 "E," Microsoft now says it will ship the same version of the operating system globally on October 22. Read more

Posted by Ina Fried July 31, 2009 5:30 PM PDT

Microsoft prices Windows 7 family pack

For $149, users can upgrade up to three machines to Windows 7 Home Premium. Software maker also details cost to upgrade from one version of Windows 7 to a higher-end edition. Read more

Posted by Ina Fried July 31, 2009 9:00 AM PDT

Review

Windows 7: What it finally delivers
Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been, it's where Microsoft needs to go. The design is strong, but XP still performs better in some areas.

Forum

Windows 7 forum
Join the discussion on the CNET forum on Windows 7.

Videos

Product spotlight: Windows 7
With Microsoft's announcement that it has locked down the code for Windows 7, we've prepared a full product spotlight for the highly anticipated OS. (7/22/2009)

Ballmer on Windows 7, economy, Google
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer tells CNET News' Ina Fried the downturn will have ripple effects across the tech sector. (1/9/2009)

First Look: Windows 7 Ultimate Build 6801
CNET looks at a prebeta build of the next Microsoft operating system to follow Windows Vista. (11/4/2008)

Touching Windows 7
CNET News' Ina Fried gets a hands-on (literally) with the new features of Windows 7. (11/3/2008)

Inside Windows 7's new desktop
Ina Fried gets an in-depth look at the taskbar and other new features. (11/3/2008)

Microsoft hopes 7 is lucky
Consumers can expect more "dessert" and fewer "vegetables" from the new operating system. (10/24/2008)

Vista, Windows 7, and more
With just two weeks until a key developer conference, Windows watcher Ina Fried answers your questions. (10/15/2008)

Ballmer touts Windows 7 features
Microsoft CEO reveals that Windows 7 is going to be a major release, not just a Vista update. (10/17/2008)

Windows 7: The information lockdown
Why is so little known about Windows 7? Microsoft is maintaining a cloak of silence around its next major release. (5/22/2008)

Photo galleries

See what's new in Windows 7 RC
The first official release candidate for Windows 7 includes impressive new features like XP Mode and remote streaming media. (5/6/2009)

Images: A peek at Windows 7 RC
ZDNet Australia offers a look at the upcoming release candidate of Windows 7 before Microsoft unveils the software to the public. (4/29/2009)

Images: A virtual look at Windows 7
CNET News' Ina Fried installed the beta operating system on her iMac using VMware. Here's how it looked.(1/29/2009)

Hands-on look at Windows 7 multitouch
By adding multitouch tech to Windows 7, Microsoft wants to create an OS that feels different from Vista.(11/12/2008)

What else is in Windows 7
Some features haven't gotten as much attention as others. Here are some that have caught our eye. (11/10/2008)

Windows 7 on the go
At WinHEC in Los Angeles, Microsoft shows off a variety of laptops running the next version of Windows. (11/5/2008)

Windows 7 Ultimate Build 6801
CNET News takes a look at the remarkably feature-rich and performance-stable alpha version. (10/28/2008)

Credits

Editor: Anne Dujmovic
Art: Ellen Ng

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by Firedogchi July 4, 2009 4:45 PM PDT: I used the window 7 beta before, it is really good and fun to use. Hope that they do better when they release!; Reply to this comment


by Cricker12 August 12, 2009 1:14 PM PDT: I have had no problem with Vista, other than the initial setup. I still use XP on one computer, and Linux on another. All of them do anything I need to do. Getting faster internet access would be more useful than another new OS version.; Reply to this comment

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