John Coyne's Embedded Blog : Classic OS

Windows 7 hits RC today!

jcoyne — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:21:10 GMT

Earlier today, you may or may not have heard that we’ve published the Release Candidate for Windows 7 to IT pros, and for download. Here’s the main page for download. a few pointers: 1. Don’t put this on your primary home/office PC. While it’s great,...(read more)

It’s 7 Time! (Well, OK… It’s 7 BETA time!)

jcoyne — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:08:25 GMT

So for those of you who live under a rock and missed all the hubbub, we announced the launch of the Windows 7 beta last Friday (Jan 9th) at the CES Show in Las Vegas! Very cool demos were given during the keynote, and you even got to see an “Actual...(read more)

It’s Official… “7” it is!

jcoyne — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:11:19 GMT

if anyone saw the formal announcement yesterday from Mike Nash regarding the name for the next version of Windows, we’ve officially decided on “Windows 7” – check here to see reasoning… I’m glad it’s been decided. we’ll be showing off quite a bit at the...(read more)

Microsoft Booth Pictures from CEDIA 2008!

jcoyne — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:52:50 GMT

Hey Campers, As Promised here's a couple pictures from our Booth at CEDIA Expo 2008 in Denver, CO. we were showcasing the latest and greatest from the Media Center PC category, as well as Home Server . Very cool Show! You should seriously...(read more)

Sights from CEDIA 2008!

jcoyne — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 03:39:16 GMT

I was on the show floor today at CEDIA (Custom Electronics Design & Installation Association) Expo 2008, in Denver Colorado! From the home theater aficionado to the guy who needs the dummies book, this is one of the cooler trade shows out there. from...(read more)

What do people think about Vista when they don't know it's Vista?

jcoyne — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:34:16 GMT

We launched a new site recently that may change some opinions of Windows Vista... we're calling it the Mojave Experiment. Take a look here . It's really interesting how people tend to believe rumors... kind of reminds me of High School! ...(read more)

It's the End for 3.11!!

jcoyne — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:07:49 GMT

for those that were not aware, we recently announced that effective November 1st, 2008 , OEM's will no longer be able to license Windows for Workgroups 3.11 in the embedded channel. Now we all know that it's been long gone in the standard (retail/OEM)...(read more)