CNET News Daily Podcast: Windows 7 to ship this year
Microsoft confirms that it plans to release the OS in time to get it on PCs and retail shelves for the holidays.
Microsoft confirmed Monday that Windows 7 will ship this year, in time for the holiday shopping season. Previously the company would not commit to a 2009 ship date, but positive feedback from the preview program has helped move the operating system along. We talk with CNET News reporter Ina Fried about this development and other Microsoft news, including the release of a preview version of Office 2010.
Also: Dish network gains revenue but loses subscribers, the European Commission will fine Intel for violating antitrust laws, and why the police can track your car by GPS without a subpoena.
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Today's stories:
Microsoft confirms Windows 7 coming this year
Dish Network results climb despite subscriber loss
Report: EU set to levy big fine on Intel
Wall Street Journal plans micropayments model
Court says police can use GPS to track anyone
Some Holocaust denial groups disappear from Facebook
Amazon tweaks its Kindle store for iPhone users
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