The Paladin has added a new category to the site called “Off-Topic” that will contain posts that do not fit into the idea of Computer Defense even remotely! There have been times where the Paladin has had posts he wanted to share that he withheld only because he could not figure out how to categorize them (clearly he had no problem after the Stanley Cup Playoffs…).

So every once in a while look to the Off-Topic category for posts that will hopefully entertain, amuse and inform you as to what is on the Paladin’s mind.

Greetings citizens of the realm!

The Paladin brings you news out of Redmond, Washington regarding Windows 7, the supposed successor to Windows Vista.

According to an article on Network World’s website (access original article by clicking here), Microsoft Vice President Bill Vehgte included this assertion in a letter sent to Microsoft customers not long ago.

The Paladin found this article to be very interesting reading.

According to Mr. Vehgte, the reason Windows 7 will be released at that time is that the consumers have apparently communicated to Microsoft that we want a “more regular, predictable Windows release schedule.”

The Paladin has more than one comment to make about this…

First of all, the Paladin suspects that the targeted January 2010 release of Windows 7 may have more to do with consumer’s generally cold reception to Vista itself. Since Vista sales have been disappointing for Microsoft by their own admission, and since the only reason Vista sales are going to pick up is that Microsoft has stopped shipping copies of Windows XP (a perfectly good operating system), the Paladin just finds it hard to believe that it is the consumer’s desire for a predictable release schedule that is driving this “rush” to get a new operating system out the door.

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The Paladin wishes everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! Peace and prosperity to all!