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Some Users Say Win7 Wants To Remove iTunes, Google Toolbar 570

Posted by timothy from the you-choose-the-teapot-you-choose-the-tempest dept.
Foofoobar writes "Due to a strike with the UK's postal system, people in Great Britain are getting copies of Windows 7 early and have already posted their experiences about the install process. Some have an easy time but others post installs taking 3 hours including Windows asking them to remove iTunes and Google toolbar prior to installation." The article indicates that many of these early users, though, are having better luck.

Submission + - Dilbert's Scott Adams is sensitive about popup ads

Submitted by headbone
headbone writes: I sent a message complaining about popup ads to the Dilbert website via my hotmail account (from work.) A couple of days later his only response was to ban my IP address. The site loads but not the comic, and the links are stroked out. The site loads fine at home. That means thirty five people in my building can't read Dilbert online anymore. What a maroon.

Particularly irked by one popup, this is what I sent:

        You must be aware of the popularity of popups. They aren't appreciated. Your site has popups that get past my popup blocker and then resist being closed. I'm sure the reason you support such tactics simply involves money. I'm disappointed, Mr. Adams. Isn't your site popular enough to attract a higher caliber of advertiser? This crap should be beneath you: "Are you sure you want to navigate away from this page? WAIT! Are you really sure you want to go. This opportunity could change your life forever. We were serious, you can get money for almost anything from the government. Click CANCEL in this window to stay on the page and get that much closer to getting the grant you deserve. Press OK to continue, or Cancel to stay on the current page."

I'm stunned. I will no longer read the strip. Poor Mr. Adams; I think I hurt his little feelings.

Submission + - Windows 7 Demands Removal of Competitors Software (theregister.co.uk)

Submitted by Foofoobar
Foofoobar writes: Due to a strike with the UK's postal system, people in Great Britain are getting copies of Windows 7 early and have already posted their experiences about the install process. Some have an easy time but others post installs taking 3 hours including Windows asking them to remove iTunes and Google toolbar prior to installation.
Mars

Submission + - Volunteers wanted for simulated 520-day Mars trip (physorg.com)

Submitted by anglico
anglico writes: Starting in 2010, an international crew of six will simulate a 520-day round-trip to Mars, including a 30-day stay on the martian surface. In reality, they will live and work in a sealed facility in Moscow, Russia, to investigate the psychological and medical aspects of a long-duration space mission. ESA is looking for European volunteers to take part.
Handhelds

Submission + - Replacement for Palm PDA? 1

Submitted by owlmon
owlmon writes: I have been using PalmOS devices for years. Now, the stars in this universe are blinking out, one by one. I am searching for a replacement device. I wish to duplicate properties such as
1. Convenient access to personal information, including contacts and appointments.
2. Simple backup/restore of all data.
3. No storage of personal data on OPS (other peoples' servers)!
4. Small and easy to use.
5. Stable software and hardware.
6. Third party developers.

The best approximation I have found so far is Apple's Ipod Touch. In second place, an HP Mini (netbook). Neither of these devices has all of the advantages of a Palm PDA. Suggestions?

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