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Will Microsoft’s Windows 7 succeed where Vista failed? The new operating system offers a new graphical user interface, more reliable power management tools, and better search, but it still might not offer enough to convince PC users to buy it. ZDNet Correspondent Sumi Das talks to Larry Dignan, editor in chief of ZDNet, and Ed Bott, ZDNet’s Microsoft Report blogger, about Windows 7’s pros and cons.

Bill DetwilerBill Detwiler is Head Technology Editor of TechRepublic. Previously, he worked as a Support Tech and IT Manager in the social research and energy industries. Read his full bio and profile. You can also follow him on Twitter.

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Is Microsoft betting the company on Windows 7? Bill Detwiler - TechRepublicTechrepublic Moderator | 09/30/09
Probably jck | 09/30/09
Too much money? fscalise@... | 09/30/09
OEM is less expensive HckrAdm2005 | 10/01/09
And how do the Ordinary Customer get OEM? BWHR1 | 10/02/09
newegg Neon Samurai | 10/02/09
Good fortune HckrAdm2005 | 10/01/09
Not too much of a gamble T3chGuy | 10/02/09
RE: Microsoft must regain customer respect with Windows 7 computerguystn | 09/30/09
Does it matter? eric@... | 09/30/09
The days of lean hardware are over. kraterz | 09/30/09
Microsoft cash cow misceng | 10/01/09
I MUST disagree........ carlsf@... | 10/01/09
No, I don't think so Thack | 10/01/09
7 is yummy Juanita Marquez | 10/02/09
Slow down JLVFR | 10/01/09
Sorry, the Article Title is Backwards jpdecesare@... | 10/05/09
I need a bucket trud | 10/25/09
RE: Microsoft must regain customer respect with Windows 7 majordude | 10/07/09
RE: Microsoft must regain customer respect with Windows 7 tommyjin the usa | 10/07/09
RE: Microsoft must regain customer respect with Windows 7 albertspijkers@... | 10/08/09
Drs. Albert Spijkers DO YOU...... carlsf@... | 10/08/09
We have ways trud | 10/25/09
Microsoft's Reputation Was Damaged By More Than Vista cardhun@... | 10/15/09

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