Podcast: Will Windows 7 redeem the sins of Vista?
- Date: October 14th, 2009
- Author: Jason Hiner
- Category: Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, The Big Question, Windows 7, Windows Vista
- Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Podcast, Microsoft Windows Vista, Big Question, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Jason Hiner
Microsoft’s reputation hangs in the balance with Windows 7. Learn what Windows 7 has to offer and whether it can redeem the Windows franchise.
The Big Question is a joint production from ZDNet and TechRepublic that I co-host with ZDNet Editor in Chief Larry Dignan. This week’s guest is Bill Detwiler, Head Technology Editor for TechRepublic.
You can play this 17-minute episode from the Flash-based player at the top of the page or:
Stories discussed in this episode:
- Microsoft must regain customer respect with Windows 7 (ZDNet)
- Poll: Does Windows Vista deserve its negative image? (TechRepublic)
- Have we now entered the post-OS era? (TechRepublic)
- Five reasons why Windows Vista failed (TechRepublic)
- The single biggest reason why Windows 7 won’t be another Vista (ZDNet)
Jason Hiner is the Editor in Chief of TechRepublic. Previously, he worked as an IT Manager in the health care industry. You can find him on Twitter, LinkedIn and at JasonHiner.com. To see the gadgets and personal tech he uses, view his gdgt profile.

