Microsoft won’t be releasing featureless Windows 7 for netbooks
We’ve heard the rumours that Microsoft may be releasing a version of Windows 7 specifically for netbooks that removes some of the basic features found in the Starter version. However Microsoft have confirmed that this is not the case and the OS won’t be “dumbed down” for netbooks. That said, OEM vendors may remove certain features, in which case they are to blame not Microsoft.
A spokesperson for Microsoft UK had this to say:
OEMs and ODMs have the choice to install any version of Windows on a netbook but, Starter is an entry version and doesn’t have many of the consumer or business features. The three application limit isn’t there any more.
Gameloft launch netbook games
Gameloft, who produce and sell many, many games for mobile phones have expanded their line even further. As well as for mobiles, Gameloft also provides games for iPods and the iPhone. But they haven’t stopped their portability gaming line there. While there isn’t many at the moment, Gameloft have four games that can be downloaded and are made specifically for netbooks. The games run on Windows XP and support 1024×600 screen resolutions. The following games are currently available with pricing starting at $2.99.
- Bubble Bash ($2.99)
- Chess Classics ($2.99)
- Brain Challenge ($4.99)
- Block Breaker Deluxe 2 ($2.99)