Windows 7 release clashes with ubuntu 9.10

[hyperdude111]

http://lifehacker.com/5275996/window...ial-october-22

The release date of the much-anticipated Windows 7 is official: Consumers will be able to purchase Windows 7 starting October 22, 2009. While price may still be a barrier for adoption, Windows 7 has clearly got users excited for a fresh start from Microsoft. Granted, the Windows 7 RC is already available now if you want to get started down the Win7 road early (our guide to upgrading to Windows 7 is a good starting point), but if you're waiting for the official release, mark your calendars for October.

I started searching and found out that ubuntu 9.10 RC is released on the SAME day as windows 7 and the final release is only a week later. This could make a massive cut in the media attention ubuntu might achieve with the win7 frenzy that will follow.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ubunt...e-105924.shtml

[billgoldberg]

http://lifehacker.com/5275996/window...ial-october-22



I started searching and found out that ubuntu 9.10 RC is released on the SAME day as windows 7 and the final release is only a week later. This could make a massive cut in the media attention ubuntu might achieve with the win7 frenzy that will follow.

Could be, however it could just give Ubuntu that extra bit of attention.

[mofrikaantje]

Could be, however it could just give Ubuntu that extra bit of attention.

I doubt it, given the massive attention Vista has had...

[arubislander]

How much attention did ubuntu 9.04 get? I don't really see why 9.10 should get less attention because Windows 7 is around the corner. I seem to remember that Windows 7 was already being hyped at the launch of 9.04.

[hyperdude111]

How much attention did ubuntu 9.04 get? I don't really see why 9.10 should get less attention because Windows 7 is around the corner. I seem to remember that Windows 7 was already being hyped at the launch of 9.04.

Hyped? maybe but the final release is far more important than a leaked beta.

[I-75]

Windows 7 to launch October 22

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10253924-56.html


Microsoft confirmed on Tuesday that it is planning for Windows 7 to hit retail shelves and start showing up on new PCs on October 22.



Microsoft has said that Windows 7 will come in five different editions in most markets--Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate. A "Windows 7 Basic" will also be sold in emerging markets, Microsoft said.

The software maker has yet to announce pricing for the product.

[Kingsley]

Microsoft is worse than Fedora at sticking to a release schedule. I'll just assume that Windows 7 is coming out right before Christmas.

[Giant Speck]

This is somewhat old news.

[overdrank]

Threads merged

[Twitch6000]

Microsoft is worse than Fedora at sticking to a release schedule. I'll just assume that Windows 7 is coming out right before Christmas.

I agree...

Even though I am interested on how well their release will do compared to vista and xp.

I still think they will release it a bit later then expected.