In the first post in this series, I talked about the install process for the Windows 7 RC. That is not what users will experience, so it’s only of marginal interest, except insofar as it shows whether the stuff “works.” Windows passed that test just fine. This time out, I’m exploring the user interface toContinue reading “Adventures With Windows 7 – Smarter UI, [Confusing] Symantec Beta License”
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Adventures with Windows 7 – Installation of the RC
Microsoft made a Windows 7 release candidate (RC) available for download in May. RCs precede the ready to manufacture (RTM) stage, so there are still issues to fix and tweaks to be done. Microsoft has instrumented this version to phone home when users are online, and usage tracking gives them a chance to see interactionsContinue reading “Adventures with Windows 7 – Installation of the RC”