I know I have sent a lot of information your way lately about the new Windows 7, and I hope you enjoy it. The reason is that is fascinates me that Microsoft might be on the verge of actually getting something right, immediately out of the gate. Vista has been a disaster, and if you think way back, you will remember that even XP was heavily criticized when it first hit the shelves.
I am excited to see Windows 7 when it comes out. If I have some time in the very near future, I am going to put the beta version on my computer in a dual boot system. Every expert who I respect says this is a very good operating system. Of course, the hidden sub-message here and why Microsoft is pushing it is that the company is admitting that Vista is a disaster.
What’s really new in Windows 7? | Ed Bott’s Microsoft Report
Is there a single killer feature in Windows 7 that justifies an upgrade, especially for someone who is happy with Windows XP and has chosen to avoid Windows Vista? The obvious, if oversimplified answer, is “No.” For most mainstream business and home uses, there’s no killer feature in Windows 7.
CEO predicts future uses for Twitter | Videos on ZDNet
At a Churchill Club event in San Francisco, Twitter CEO Evan Williams reveals which possible uses for his microblogging. Maybe it might help you find a use for your personal twitting.
FCC probes Comcast's phone practices (AP)
Comcast Corp., the nation's biggest cable TV operator, is being investigated by the Federal Communications Commission over concerns that it is giving preferential treatment to its phone service at the expense of similar services from competitors.
Skype: Run Skype from Your Thumb Drive
Popular VoIP (Voice over IP) application Skype provides a cheap way to stay in contact with your friends and family, but it's not portable, so you can't carry it with you. Not unless you know how, that is. Skype's voice quality is amazing. Much higher quality than a regular voice line.
Enigma - An Exciting Desktop Option by Kaelri
This is an exiting looking desktop that goes way beyond most other desktops. You have to configure it yourself, so it will take a little work, but the instructions are included. The download button is on the upper right of this page.
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