Netbook Owner
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Report: Consumer confusion over netbooks and notebooks
News A report issued by the NPD Group revealed 60 percent of consumers who purchased a netbook thought it works the same as a notebook.
Tags: Notebooks and tablets, Consumer Technology, Notebook, Stephen Baker, research company, Mobility, NPD Group Inc., manufacturer, PC, Netbook
USB could be answer to Windows 7 netbook dilemma
News Microsoft may sell Windows 7 on a thumb drive in order to allow netbook owners to upgrade to the new version of the operating system, CNET News has learned.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Storage, Notebooks and tablets, Microsoft Windows Vista, USB Flash Drive, USB, Microsoft Windows 7, operating system, Notebook, Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft pulls Windows 7 download tool
News Software giant takes down tool aimed at making it easier to put Windows 7 on Netbooks after blogger raises question about whether the software improperly uses open source code.
Tags: Open source, Open Source, Microsoft Corp., software, GPL, Tool, USB, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Linux
Easing XP netbook owners' path to Windows 7
News Microsoft plans a tool that will allow users to download Windows 7 and create a bootable USB drive that can be used to upgrade machines that lack their own DVD drive.
Tags: Windows 7, Notebooks and tablets, Netbook Owner, bootable USB, Microsoft Corp., Windows 7, USB Flash Drive, Tool, Microsoft Windows 7, BIOS
Microsoft prices Windows 7 family pack
News For US$149, users can upgrade up to three machines to Windows 7 Home Premium. Software maker also details cost to upgrade from one version of Windows 7 to a higher-end edition.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, software company, Microsoft Windows
