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    The 10 Hottest New Windows 7 Features

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Buhdahl, Apr 1, 2009.

  1. Buhdahl

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    some creative elements, but overall, there've been better ones.
     
    whizzo, Apr 1, 2009
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  3. Kevin

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    So are these going to be added in RC1? I also don't get the Xbox 360/PS3 section; emulation of consoole games = piracy I thought.
     
    Kevin, Apr 1, 2009
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    kevin... some of the other features include "Send Programmers A Shock", "Flying Toasters", and "Viper Widescreen Wipers".

    think. think. think.
     
    whizzo, Apr 1, 2009
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    Clippy returns!
    Thank god, Redmond knows what it's customers really want. :)
     
    Baserk, Apr 1, 2009
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    LOL, excellent:

    I can hardly wait! :eek2:
     
    Persnickety, Apr 1, 2009
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  7. Buhdahl

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    It's a shame the flying toasters is a joke, that IS the best screen saver ever.
     
    Buhdahl, Apr 1, 2009
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    That feature has been on OS X for years. Not a huge deal. :p
     
    HLdan, Apr 2, 2009
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    windows basher......



    anyway, the article mentioned..i think its an april fools joke...i click on the links and it gave me a picture saying "april fool's"
     
    facadegeniality, Apr 4, 2009
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    The on-pc play would be cool but it will never happen. This is a april fools joke
    [​IMG]
     
    arberb, Apr 4, 2009
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  11. Buhdahl

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    You think?
     
    Buhdahl, Apr 5, 2009
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  12. davepermen

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    it would be an awesome screensaver ... :)
     
    davepermen, Apr 6, 2009
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  13. Luke1708

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    I read over at engadget that W7 will also provide an inbuilt virtual os.
     
    Luke1708, Apr 28, 2009
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    "the return of clippy"???

    There is a Special Place in Hell reserved for Clippy (right next to JarJar).

    But it's a helluva good April Fools Joke.
     
    newsposter, Apr 28, 2009
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    oh, god. I was taking ot for serious until i saw those monitor wipes.
     
    KonstantinDK, Apr 29, 2009
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