From Engadget -
After deciding to remove the three-app limit from its Windows 7 Starter Edition, Microsoft is now planning to impose strict limits on what types of machines get to run it. Per the chart above, Window 7 Starter machines will max out at 10.2" screens, 1GB RAM, 250GB hard drives or 64GB SSDs, and single-core processors under 2GHz.
Apparently, Microsoft is hoping that OEMs will ignore the max specs and and just ship Windows 7 Home Premium. But given established trends, it is more likely we will see the profileration of 10.2" netbooks with 2GHz procs and 1GB RAM and Windows 7 Starter Edition. :)
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Microsoft publishes maximum Windows 7 netbooks specs
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I've got to say that although this is annoying it's not terribly suprising. It looks like the rumoured 11.6 inch Asus won't be running Windows 7 then?
My guess is that Intel will also be happy with these restrictions as it will help prevent cannabalism of mainstream notebook sales by cheaper (and less profitable) netbooks.
I don't know who started the myth that windows 7 run better than xp at ee pc. i've installed the win 7 rc1 at my 901 (linux version 20gb) at the 16g disc and :
1. the black screen log on problem ocured
2. its beautifull
3. its so so so.....slower than xp
i dunno if i have to do a diet on the win7 install to make it run like home version or smthn but i tell u, installing rc1 on 901 is not a good idea.
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