Windows 7 Availability

 

Windows 7 was RTM’d (released to manufacturing) today for the Retail/Consumer Availability of October 22nd

For others outside retail/consumer will be able to download Windows 7 on:

• August 6th for ISVs & IHVs via Microsoft Connect or MSDN
• August 6th for TechNet Subscribers via TechNet
• August 7th for Volume License Customers with Software Assurance via Volume License Service Center
• August 16th for Gold & Certified Partners via Microsoft Partner Network Portal
• August 23rd for Microsoft Action Pack Subscribers via Microsoft Partner Network Portal
• September 1st via Volume Licensing
• October 22nd via Retail (Full Package Product or on a new PC)

http://blogs.msdn.com/mssmallbiz/archive/2009/07/22/9845282.aspx

Omnia I910 unlocks the built in GPS

Pleasantly surprised Verizon and Samsung finally released the upgrade to the Omnia I910 that unlocks the built in GPS, now allowing Google Maps and Bing GPS function to work.

http://ars.samsung.com/customer/usa/jsp/faqs/faqs_view.jsp?SITE_ID=22&PG_ID=557&PROD_SUB_ID=561&PROD_ID=1360&AT_ID=157996