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Linus Torvalds gives Windows 7 a big thumbs up

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soumya
soumya Original post #1
Oct 23, 2009 at 11:58 PM
*www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/10/linus-torvalds-gives-windows-7-a-big-thumbs-up.jpg​

You know Microsoft, when you setup a big Windows 7 booth across the street from the Japan Linux Symposium you're just asking for trouble.

engadget
mediator
Oct 24, 2009 at 1:31 AM
I think he is saying "good luck" after the pathetic show by Vista. Check out his expression. Poor guy senses depair for this upgrade too. :D

source said:
During a break, we decided to make some fun of Microsoft and dragged Linus over there. When we arrived there, Linus was sold immediately on the product as you can see in the picture. At least that's what the sales guy thought. He obviously had no idea who he was dealing with. But in the end Linus surprisingly did not buy a copy. Wise man!
:D
skeletor
Oct 24, 2009 at 1:55 AM
hehe, Windows 7 deserves the thumbs up! :D
MetalheadGautham
Oct 24, 2009 at 5:45 AM
It has my thumbs up too. I feel its the best thing since Windows XP from microsoft.

The only complaint I have is that ALL users with a valid Windows XP licence SHOULD be given access to Win XP Mode even if they have only Windows 7 Home Premium.
azzu
azzu #5
Oct 24, 2009 at 6:16 AM
a big thumbs up ?
although expressions on his face suggest sumthing mischievous :p
JojoTheDragon
Oct 24, 2009 at 8:41 AM
Real funny stuff. I'll give Win7 my thumbs up too. :-D
Krow
Krow #7
Oct 24, 2009 at 10:30 AM
HAHAHA!!! :lol: He looks like I know this thing is gonna suck, but yet sell as well. I pity the consumers.

Lol @ mediator's source. :D
Cool G5
Cool G5 #8
Oct 27, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Learn something Ballamer! :razz:
M
Oct 27, 2009 at 8:52 PM
this was a great news
thanks