Podcast: Windows 7 early returns

In this episode of The Big Question, Jason and I ponder the meaning of early reviews of Windows 7. Do early adopters provide much of an indicator?

The Big Question is a joint production from ZDNet and TechRepublic that I co-host with ZDNet Editor in Chief Larry Dignan.

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Stories discussed in this episode:

• The State of Windows 7 Satisfaction (Technologizer)
• Windows 7 sales outshine Vista (CNET News)
• Ballmer: So far, Windows 7 sales are "fantastic" (ZDNet)
• Windows 7 Sales Beat Mac OS X Market Share (PC World)
• Demand for Windows 7, Xbox lifts Microsoft earnings; more losses online (ZDNet)