拉斯維加斯--當他星期三出現，史蒂夫Ballmer有一項強大大任務在他之前。

他不僅接收家電展示基調責任從比爾・格茨，他也打算說服技術世界微軟對保衛它的草皮是嚴肅的在個人計算機並且做進展在網、電視和電話。 噢呀，然後那裡是那件整體經濟熔化的下來事。

然而Ballmer在罪孽城市空手未到達。 或許在夜的最大的公告，他將宣佈微軟準備好以窗口7的Beta版，并且他將炫耀其中一些關鍵消費者特點。

微軟也將宣佈新政為在個人計算機將看微軟的搜索引擎成為缺省從小山谷並且招徠一個成交用Verizon無線在當天早些時侯漏的窗口活。 公司在二光暈遊戲發行在正確的方向今年也計數幫助維持下去Xbox 360。

但微軟面孔可觀的競爭在每一個區域Ballmer談論。 在個人計算機前面，復活的蘋果計算機公司…

軟件能給小配件投上陰影在即將來臨的家電展示，当微軟期望顯示清楚它即將來臨的窗口7 OS。

當技術供營商在拉斯維加斯在新年，聚集標榜產品在展示，希望顯示足够的閃爍和閃耀帶來他們更好的時運財政熔毀也許也是拖延題目。 到會者將傾吐在最新的技術，包括OLED (有機發光二極管)電視， netbooks、smartphones、傳媒播放裝置和其他娛樂設備。

觀眾也許錯過展示的四季不斷的星，微軟主席比爾・格茨，今年初發表他最後的CES講話。 反而，微軟CEO史蒂夫Ballmer在1月將開始事件以一個施政演說。 7. He's expected to give a peek at Microsoft's Windows 7 OS, which many hope will be zippier and less resource hungry than Windows Vista.

Microsoft expects to make "significant" Windows 7 announcements, including a possible release of Windows 7 beta software. A "sneak peek" at future Microsoft Office software may also be offered.

A look at Microsoft's future software could add pep to what otherwise might turn out to be a subdued show. Attendance at CES...

The just-released Beta 1 version of Windows 7 is a solid, fast-performing, stable operating system that appears to be just about fully baked and ready for prime time. It is much further along than Windows Vista was during its initial beta phase, and it appears to be feature-complete. Based on the stability and speed of this beta, don't be surprised if Microsoft Corp. releases Windows 7 before 2010 rolls around.

The new, powered-up task bar makes an appearance for the first time in this beta, and it proves to be something of a mixed bag. As I'll explain later in this review, the task bar makes it much easier to manage and switch between open windows and applications, but it also mixes icons for launching applications with icons for managing open windows.

Note that this review covers only the features that made their debut with Beta 1 of Windows 7. For an overall review of all of Windows 7, see "Windows 7 in-depth review and video: This time Microsoft gets it right."





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As of today, I am running the Windows 7 Beta on several different PCs including my laptop, my work PC, and my PC at home, which I upgraded recently to Windows 7 from Windows Vista SP1. (I?ll be outlining the PCs I?m using to test Windows 7 shortly.) I?m all connected with HomeGroup, I?ve got several different Libraries set up, and I?m loving the new Windows Taskbar. I?ve got Windows Media Center recording my favorite TV shows and my Zune 80 syncing up with the Zune software. And things are even better with Windows Live Essentials installed. I find the Windows 7 Beta to be an amazing beta release and I am extremely excited for you to get your hands on it later this week! I?d like to take a moment to share some specifics regarding the Windows 7 Beta that I think are very important for people looking to give Windows 7 a spin.

On January 9th, the Windows 7 Beta will be available for Windows enthusiasts to download via the Windows 7 page on Windows.com. The Windows 7 Beta is going to be available download-only (we?re not sending out physical media) and available for a

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I would like to take a moment and share some exciting Windows news being announced tonight by Steve Ballmer during his keynote address in Las Vegas ? kicking off the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show.

In October, we revealed the next version of our Windows operating system ? Windows 7 - to software developers at PDC2008. And at WinHEC 2008 in early November, we showed Windows 7 to hardware developers. This week at CES marks the first unveiling of Windows 7 to the broad public. Windows 7 is designed with improved navigation and a streamlined UI (including the new enhanced Windows Taskbar) that puts commonly used resources within easy reach. People using Windows 7 will find everyday tasks on their PC are easier and faster. That includes sharing data to all your PCs and devices whether you?re at home or in the office. Windows 7 also builds on the substantial investments we?ve made in the fundamentals in Windows Vista to improve security, reliability and performance.

Tonight we are specifically announcing that Windows 7 has reached a very important milestone in its development cycle: the beta milestone. And starting this week, the Windows 7

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in case there was still any doubt, the beta version of Windows 7 will be available by next week.

From this Microsoft blog: "Breaking News! Attend an upcoming MSDN Developer Conference and you will receive a Windows 7 Beta 1 DVD."

When's the next upcoming MSDN Developer Conference? Tuesday, Jan. 13 in Chicago.

During his keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show tomorrow, Ballmer is widely expected to announce the release of the beta version of the new operating system.