Microsoft’s new search service is now available. I know because I live in the Seattle area and the Space Needle turned orange last night. That’s a good indication of the level of excitement for Bing internally at Microsoft. But the Bing buzz is also growing in the user community. What resonates is the fact that search as we know it today is only half the game. Wading through the results of search queries may or may not get you closer to the result you are looking for, the reason for the search in the first place. But Bing helps you navigate through that morass of query results and find the shortest route to an informed decision. Check out the product guide and then Bing something.
More to come,
Mitch
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Yes, Windows 7 will be available in time for the holiday season. The Windows team announced today on the Windows Blog that Windows 7 will be in stores beginning October 22nd.
Also check out the post to learn more about the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program, which enables retailers and OEMs to offer a special deal to upgrade to Windows 7 for customers purchasing a qualifying PC prior to October 22.
Another important date: The Windows team anticipates RTM code for Windows 7 in the second half of July, and RTM code for Windows Server 2008 R2 available in this time frame as well.