Saturday, January 17, 2009

Windows 7 Video…and the Death of Circuit City

First Look video: Windows 7 beta

This 3 1/2 minute video shows you exactly what Windows 7 looks like. I am impressed and am sorely temped to download and run the beta. I hope the final version will turn out as good as the beta looks now.

Securing the Windows 7 beta | Beyond Binary - CNET News

Despite the fact that security programs are often some of the toughest code to make work with a new operating system, Windows 7 already has several companies ready with products aimed at keeping it safe from attackers. By comparison, only one antivirus firm--McAfee--had its security software commercially ready by the time Microsoft launched Vista for businesses in November 2006.

Test drive: Windows 7 on a Netbook | Digital City Podcast

From off-the-record conversations with PC makers during CES, we heard that Windows 7 played well with systems powered by Intel's Atom CPU--which is something we generally can't say about Vista.

Circuit City to shut down remaining stores | Crave

After exploring other options, Circuit City said Friday it will begin liquidating all remaining stores. About 30,000 employees face layoffs as the rest of its 567 stores are closed. The fates of outstanding warranties, its Firedog repair service, and Canadian stores are still to be determined, according to the company.

3D is coming to a living room near you | CES 2009 - CNET Blogs

Three-dimensional TV is coming to a living room near you. But will the technology spur a consumer spending spree like digital and high-definition TV did before it? Or will 3D end up being the next big flop?

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