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    We have organised a Live Meeting session on Friday 6th March to give you a technical update on Windows 7.  Don’t miss it, register today. Title :  Windows 7 – An Update for IT Pro’s Abstract: The Windows 7 beta is here and everyone’s talking about it.  In this session we’ll discuss what...
  • Blog Post: Windows 7 Beta is closing soon!

    If you haven't downloaded Windows 7 Beta make sure you do before February 10th . After this date the Beta will be closed and we don't want you to miss out! If you come across any issues with the Beta please use the official TechNet Windows 7 Forums .
  • Blog Post: Microsoft Celebrates Christmas with Windows 7 Family Pack Limited Pilot in Australia

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  • Blog Post: 2011 Microsoft Desktop Virtualization Customer Roundtable

    How IT Leaders are Empowering People with Technology March 11th, 2011 at 2 p.m. Sydney Time Join us for a customer roundtable event, featuring IT leaders from Kraft and LogIn Consultants. Hosted by Gartner analyst, Mike Silver, this online discussion will highlight real stories and insights of how IT...
  • Blog Post: Windows 7 – The Security Story Live Meeting – Register today

    Registration for our next Live Meeting on Windows 7 is ready. Language(s):   English.  Product(s):   Other,Security.  Audience(s):   IT Manager,IT Professional.   Duration:   75 Minutes  Start Date:   Friday, 3 April 2009 11:00 AM Australia (East) ...
  • Blog Post: Get your hands on Windows 7 Beta

    Hope everyone had a great break over the holidays.  Its nice to come back to some great news such as the availability of Windows 7 Beta!  The Beta was announced by Steve Ballmer at CES last week.  It was initially available to TechNet Plus and MSDN Subscribers but it is now available to...
  • Blog Post: Upcoming Windows 7 Release Candidate Loadfests around Australia

    Here are some of the upcoming Windows 7 RC Loadfests around Australia. Ill update the list when we have more happening in and around your city. Bring your PC or MAC :) 12th May Update : Added Wollongong and Perth 13th May Update : Added Gold Coast 20th May Update : Added REMIX09 24th May Update: Added...
  • Blog Post: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 has been Released to Manufacturing

    Build 7600 is the official build for Windows 7 RTM and its ready!  Thanks to those of you who have been involved from the Beta testing period, its been quite a ride!! This RTM code will be delivered to partners in the next few days so they can start planning their product lines for the General Availability...
  • Blog Post: Important Reminder Regarding Expiration of the Windows 7 Release Candidate

    From the Windows Team Blog : On February 15th, people still running the Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) will receive a notification reminding them that starting March 1st, 2010, their PC will begin experiencing bi-hourly shutdowns. These shutdowns will continue through June 1st, 2010. On June...
  • Blog Post: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta available end of July

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  • Blog Post: Windows 7 Technical Update – On-Demand Live Meeting

    The Windows 7 Tech Update that we delivered a few weeks back is now ready as a On-Demand Live Meeting.  Details below: Title :  Windows 7 – Technical Update Abstract: The Windows 7 beta is here and everyone’s talking about it.  In this session we’ll discuss what Windows 7 means for the...
  • Blog Post: Microsoft MVPs review Windows 7 on a HP Mini 2140

    At TechEd Australia 2009, 2500 attendees were given a HP netbook as part of their admission deal. We asked 2 of the presenters at the event, who are also Windows MVPs, to talk about the netbooks, and why Windows 7 is the best operating system (OS) for netbooks. Check out the video below
  • Blog Post: System Center and Windows 7

    In this episode of Brad and Jeff's periodic chats about the management business at Microsoft, they talk about how System Center fits in the constellation of platform and server releases in the fall of 2009. In part 2, Brad and Jeff talk about all the improvements in System Center Configuration Manager...
  • Blog Post: Windows 7 Deployment videos from Tech.Ed

    Our community Tech.Ed EyeForce team got some great videos from Tech.Ed last week.  Here are some of the videos focused on Windows 7 Deployment. Remember you can trial Windows 7 today for 90 days with the Windows 7 Enterprise 90-day trial .
  • Blog Post: Windows 7 Release Candidate Update

    Windows 7 Release candidate will be available to MSDN and TechNet Plus Subscribers on April 30th.  Public availability will begin on May 5th. So till then backup your data and I recommend you prepare a 4GB USB memory drive for the installation process.  Its faster than installing from DVD.
  • Blog Post: Live Meeting - Windows 7 Release Candidate – The Road to RTM – Changes since the Beta

    Event Overview The Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) features several changes and improvements since the Beta release in January. A lot of this was based on feedback we received directly from testers just like you! In this session, Jeff Alexander will take you through the changes in the Release Candidate...
  • Blog Post: Free Netbook offer at TechEd Australia 2009

    This is big news for those of you who are already or planning to register for TechEd 2009 this year.  We are giving each paid delegate an HP 2140 Mini Notebook with Windows 7 pre-installed. Click here for more details on the offer.
  • Blog Post: Windows 7 resources

    Windows 7 was launched last week! We had our launch event at the Australian National Maritime Museum.  Media, technology enthusiasts and PC makers were present.  There are some amazing looking PC’s running Windows 7 which were on display, my favourite one  was the new and amazingly thin...