Microsoft, Partners Beaming Over Windows 7

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says sales of Windows 7 have been "fantastic" since last month's launch, and Microsoft solution providers are just as impressed with the level of demand they've seen for the spanking-new operating system. Speaking Thursday at a press conference in Tokyo, Ballmer said Windows 7 revenue during its first 10 days on the market has already surpassed that of any previous Windows release, as reported by Bloomberg. This is surprising considering that Ballmer has spent much of the year trying to temper expectations for the impact Windows 7 will have on the still-reeling IT industry.

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