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Word on the street is that Microsoft plans to announce a Windows-powered iPad contender at next month’s Consumer Electronics Show. We’ve seen this movie before.

In what very much appears to be a controlled leak from Microsoft, The New York Times has detailed “rumors” of upcoming Windows “slates” that will be shown off by Steve Ballmer at CES next month. Just like last year. And again like last year, it seems that Microsoft still hasn’t got a clue about tablets.
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Microsoft has launched the latest version of its mobile phone operating system, called Windows Phone 7 series. The software has a redesigned user interface and incorporates many Microsoft services such as Xbox LIVE games and the Zune music service. The software was introduced at an event at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Redmond (WA) – Microsoft confirmed that it will in fact give out a few free copies of Windows 7 Ultimate, when the software becomes available. However, the offer will be limited to a certain group of beta testers.

This is a taste of what the new Windows would look like.

Here is a leaked Windows 7 boot screen video. Take a good look at it, it will be everywhere soon.