So, Microsoft’s new search engine…. err, decision engine is now live – Bing.
Chakkardeep, a Sharepoint developer and Windows client and Windows Server enthusiast, has built a Bing search connector for Windows 7.
Download, and run the bing.osdx file, and search on Bing via Windows Explorer. Bada Bing!
Previously, The deal with Windows 7 Starter edition.
In the latest announcement on The Windows Blog, Windows 7 Starter would be available worldwide on small notebook PCs, instead of just emerging markets as announced earlier. Also, the 3 application limit that the previous Starter editions included would now be waived off to allow users to run as many applications simultaneously as they would like.
However, even though this makes Windows 7 Starter an attractive option for basic small notebook PC users, the edition includes only a subset of the features offered in the higher editions of Windows 7.
The Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 showcases immersive experiences using Windows 7 and multi-touch. The Touch Pack consists of three multi-player games, a fish-themed screensaver, and a couple of interesting applications that take advantage of multi-touch features of the Microsoft Surface platform.
For Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 – you’ll need a Windows 7 PC that supports multi-touch, and would be available to OEMs who can pre-install the available applications.
Microsoft Surface Globe
Using multi-touch, you can navigate to different regions, get local information, and “pin” your favorite locations. You can even “fly” around 3D models of buildings in some cities.
Microsoft Surface Collage
Take your favorite digital photos and arrange and resize them using only your fingertips. It’s simple to save your collage and make it your desktop background.
Microsoft Surface Lagoon
A screensaver that you can interact with using multi-touch. It recreates the natural environment of water and schooling fish. It is really relaxing to run your fingers through the “water” and hold your finger down and watch the fish gather around.
Microsoft Blackboard
Solve a puzzle game of physics by creating a nifty machine on a virtual blackboard. Use gestures to rotate and resize gears, fans, seesaws and more to move balloons and balls toward the light bulbs.
Microsoft Rebound
Use your fingers to propel a ball and annihilate your opponent while playing against the computer or challenging a friend.
Microsoft Garden Pond
Guide your origami creations to peaceful areas on the pond or direct them with gestures to complete goals that have been set for you. Gently move the origami by making ripples in the water.
Microsoft Answers has been a great resource introduced for Windows Vista for regular consumers to connect with Microsoft folks, MVPs, and other community enthusiasts to ask what you need to know or share your answers. It seems obvious that Microsoft would be getting ready for a similar experience for Windows 7.
However, there is a section on Answers on Getting Ready for Windows 7 already. If you’re not a technical expert, but just an everyday computer user interested in testing the Windows 7 Release Candidate, or just learning more about Windows 7, this is the place for you to ask questions and share your knowledge.
Hat tip to Rob Margel for the dig.
Microsoft Learning has just launched three free eLearning Clinics geared towards three different audiences, and focus on introducing new features and functionality to those interested in simply learning more about the OS or those that are already considering deploying in the near future.
