Microsoft has finally decided to call the next Windows client operating system as Windows 7 and promise to share the pre-beta “developer only release” with attendees of PDC and at WinHEC.Windows 7 is coming soonWhy Call it Windows 7? The reason is because it is the seventh release of Windows. This time they decided to continue with the codename as the final name too. This in unlike previous software naming traditions like years of release (as in Windows 98 /Windows 2000), or version numbers (Windows 3.11) or more stylish names like Windows XP or Vista.Professional Developers Conference (PDC) is the place to be on Oct 27-30 in Los Angeles to experience Microsoft’s vision for cloud computing, building applications to bridge gaps between PC, Web, and phone, and see the preview of Windows 7. WinHEC 2008 is also being held from November 4-6 in Los Angeles, and is the best opportunity to stay aligned with Microsoft technology roadmaps and keep up on new product opportunities. Participate in these conferences, test Windows 7 pre-beta build, and you could be knowing more about Windows 7 than anyone else!Related articlesMicrosoft Testing Instant On: Quick Windows Start UpMy Microsoft Windows Vista has a long start up time after rebooting. I always wondered if I could instantly turn... Windows XP SP3 Released to Few TestersIf you thought the next Microsoft Windows upgrade from Windows XP SP2 was to Windows Vista, then think again as... Technology Preview: Windows Vista, Windows SDK, and WinFXDo you wish to download the Latest Versions of Windows Vista, Windows SDK, and WinFX?Windows Vista (formerly Windows code name... Windows XP SP1 (SP1a) Support Ends October 10, 2006If you are running Windows XP SP1 or SP1a on your computer, it is recommended that you install Windows XP... MSDN Subscribers Get Windows Vista Beta 1 DownloadsMicrosoft Windows Vista Beta 1 is being delivered to more than 10,000 beta testers via the Windows Vista Technical Beta... Share your views: Post a Comment Copyright 200...

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Four "Softies" and a pizza guy make for an unconventional approach to promoting an upcoming conference.

That piece is an advert for inviting geeks to some conference!Some one quips Microsoft is the Sarah Palin of the Tech World. Yep, I say. Both do cover incompetence in attractive containers.Posted in Duh, Technology, Weird Tagged: microsoft, sarah palin, sarah palin jokes, video