Weekend tech reading: It's all about Windows 7

Windows 7 hands on - Impressive at every turn With the Microsoft PDC recently wrapping up, excitement has been building for Windows 7. I wonder, will it be able to live up to the hype? There's only one way to find out: install it and see for myself. Download Squad.
Also see: Microsoft sheds light on Windows 7 features

Windows 7 screenshot mini gallery Windows 7 will replace the much-criticized Vista operating system, addressing some of the perceived weaknesses of its two-year-old predecessor that contributed to a largely negative reception. TechSpot Picture Gallery.

Windows 7 pre-beta hits BitTorrent Well-known BitTorrent sites such as The Pirate Bay and Mininova were at the time of publication Friday hosting multiple downloads of the newly aired operating system--both the 32-bit and 64-bit versions. News.com.

Why Netbooks Will Soon Cost $99 The catch? You'll need to commit to a two-year mobile broadband contract. The low cost will come courtesy of a subsidy identical to the one you already get with your cell phone. PC World.