Windows 7 RC and Windows Server 2008 R2 RC Now Available

The release candidates for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are now available for download to anyone with MSDN or Technet subscription.

When pigs fly…

Apple is making money hand over fist, and Microsoft posts it’s first revenue decline EVER.

Zune HD – What would REALLY be better than iPhone….

So – rumours are all around that we’ll soon see a new Zune, and all those tales about the Zune dying or not being given new hardware was fake.

Well, there are some killer apps that the Zune could do with.  It already has software far superior to iTunes, so can they make the hardware and package irresistible?

First up, wireless sound – using Kleer, Bluetooth 3.0 or even audioengine.  It’s probably too late for Bluetooth 3.0, but let’s hope they have some plan.  This should not only be to the bundled headphones, but ideally include an adapter to connect to your stereo.

Just think, sitting on your couch, browsing the Zune marketplace and playing anything directly to your stereo courtesy of your Zune pass without wires.  Now that’s something to dream about!

Oh, and they could throw in a wireless power charger like the palm pre :)

OnLive – Deepzoom for games?

Onlive seems to good to be true.  The demo shown of at the GDC yesterday looks incredible, and certainly has the potential to revolutionise the gaming space.

This is a true example of dreaming better….

I wonder if anyone at Microsoft or Sony is paying attention.  This does not really bode well for their next gen consoles – though MS has been focused on downloadable content for while, so that may be a natural fit. 

This will certainly stop another $1 Billion fiasco  - the red ring of death - hardware quality issues, but i assume the xbox 720 is already close to becoming a reality.  Not sure whether there’s any match yet – but this looks like a prime acquisition target for the boys in Redmond.

We’ll have to watch closely.

To see what this is all about, check out the video here.