Monthly Archives: October 2009
Windows 7 is ‘Restrictive’ for Netbooks, Claims Linux Rival
Now that Windows 7 is out the door, Canonical — the distributor of rival Linux-based operating system Ubuntu — is eager to engage in “real head-to-head competition” with Microsoft, according to Ubuntu founder and CEO Mark Shuttleworth. Graphic: Diego … Continue reading
Lenovo Releases New Windows 7 ThinkPad Laptops
Lenovo announced two new additions to the business-oriented ThinkPad family, the 14-inch ThinkPad SL410 and 15.6-inch SL510, both of which come with Windows 7. These new ThinkPads are designed with small- to-medium businesses in mind and feature higher-resolution webcams, clearer … Continue reading
PC World Podcast Episode 50: Windows 7, Droid, Acer Aspire One, and Net Neutrality
This week on the PC World Podcast, editors Robert Strohmeyer, Mark Sullivan, Ginny Mies, and Darren Gladstone celebrate our 50th episode with a feisty chat about the Windows 7 launch, Verizon Droid, the new dual-OS Acer netbook, and net neutrality. … Continue reading