Fresh off the heels of Apple‘s new product announcements this week, Microsoft released its new operating system, Windows 7 today. Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, even stopped by the American morning program, the TODAY Show, to show off the new Windows OS to co-anchor Matt Lauer. And the good news for Ballmer? Windows 7 didn’t crash and show a BSOD on live TV.
Ballmer took on some tough questions from Lauer including:
- Can consumers use the iPhone to satisfy all their computing needs?
- Will Windows 7 get the same lukewarm reaction to Microsoft’s previous operating system, Vista?
- Is Ballmer envious of Apple’s “cool” image?
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I think that what Microsoft is doing is really changing the way their perceived as a company. Between Bing, Windows 7 demos, and the new secret 'Courier' tablet – their still in the game, and doing some cool stuff. I'm an Apple kid all the way, but I think Microsoft has really been sharp lately.
The demo went with nary a hitch, even though he didn’t really “demo” any features — he just talked about how Windows 7 is “faster,” “cleaner” and “snappier.” The Sony touchscreen machine does look pretty cool though.
I think that what Microsoft is doing is really changing the way their perceived as a company. Between Bing, Windows 7 demos, and the new secret 'Courier' tablet – their still in the game, and doing some cool stuff. I'm an Apple kid all the way, but I think Microsoft has really been sharp lately.
The demo went with nary a hitch, even though he didn’t really “demo\” any features — he just talked about how Windows 7 is “faster,\” “cleaner\” and “snappier.\” The Sony touchscreen machine does look pretty cool though.
Holly crap. It's like the huge branch just inches from his head didn't register that equals DEATH if it hit him. Damn Europeans! LOL
Holly crap. It's like the huge branch just inches from his head didn't register that equals DEATH if it hit him. Damn Europeans! LOL
Just wanted to say a big thank you for making resetting my i pod so easy…
Just wanted to say a big thank you for making resetting my i pod so easy…
Steve Ballmer = egghead!