Los Angeles Times logo Los Angeles Times 1 month ago

Microsoft and Windows 7: A Family Guy affair

Microsoft is trying a new spin on an old method to promote its new Windows 7 operating system this fall. Full Article at Los Angeles Times

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  1. We have simplified the PC with Windows 7, and together with FOX, we're simplifying entertainment
    SOURCE: The Register 1 month ago
  2. Windows 7 is good. It doesn't have the problems Vista did, so gaining share gets a lot tougher.
    SOURCE: Economic Times 1 month ago
  3. To anyone following Apple, this isn't a big surprise
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  2. ARLINGTON, VA - NOVEMBER 09: Teresa Carlson, Vice President US Federal Government Microsoft Corporation and Ted Leonsis, owner of the Washington Capitols joins volunteers in creating care packages for active duty US Military personal serving in Iraq and Afghanistan during Microsoft's 'A Salute t...
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