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Archive for October 29th, 2009

Added Resources Smooth Installations of Windows 7

With the launch of Windows 7, Microsoft also rolled out a new world of software support. Ironically, installations of the software giant’s flagship operating system are going so smoothly that Microsoft may not be getting much response to its new service.

Traditional live support via the phone, e-mail and chat are still available, but Microsoft has added new resources. For example, there is support through Twitter, a library of software “fix its” that can help consumers solve problems with a single click, and other diagnostic and repair tools available through Windows 7 itself.

“Windows XP had little built-in support, and Windows Vista included some diagnostics to assess network connectivity issues,” said Lori Brownell, general manager of product quality and online support at Microsoft. “But Windows 7 truly reflects broad customer feedback that has enabled us to build a comprehensive set of resources that solve customers’ most pressing problems and even keep them ahead of potential problems.”

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Free GPS Application Runs on Android Smartphones

In a personal-navigation market that’s seeing increased competition, Google on Wednesday rolled out a free navigation system for Android-based smartphones. Google Maps Navigation is the next step in Google Maps for mobile.

With Google Maps Navigation, Google is competing with GPS navigation devices from the likes of TomTom and Garmin, as well as navigation platforms developed by wireless carriers like AT&T, Verizon and Sprint Nextel. The first smartphone with the new service will be the Motorola Droid from Verizon Wireless.

“This new feature comes with everything you’d expect to find in a GPS navigation system, like 3-D views, turn-by-turn voice guidance, and automatic rerouting,” said Google software engineer Keith Ito. “But unlike most navigation systems, Google Maps Navigation was built from the ground up to take advantage of your phone’s Internet connection.”

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