Monday, January 12, 2009

Windows 7 Beta out, but can be risky warns Microsoft

The recently launched Beta version of Microsoft’s Windows 7 has become an instant hit among computer users. The operating system has received an overwhelming response as soon as its Beta version became available from Microsoft’s website. Microsoft has warned the users that installing the Windows 7 on your personal computers can be a cumbersome task and one can loose some files while doing it. The other reason that makes the operating system vulnerable is the large number of bugs in its beta version. The Beta version is only available for trial till August 2009 and the operating system will be on sale in early 2010.

Therefore users who are using the Beta version will have to find another alternative (XP or Vista) till the official for sale version of Windows 7 is available. Apart from this the beta version is also prone to security attacks and can invite malicious invasions. It has been said that a large number of pirated copies of Windows 7 are also available for download on the Internet. These pirated versions can be doubly dangerous for the users. The Beta version may also come up with unknown issues and therefore it has been advised by Microsoft that the Beta version should be used with extreme care and caution.

A R Rehman becomes the first Indian to grab a Golden Globe

Indian Music Maestro, Allah Rakha Rehman became the first Indian to grab the Golden Globe in a ceremony held in New York city on Monday. Rehman got this award for his amazing music in the movie ‘ SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE’ . The movie was able to clinch all the four awards for which it was nominated. ‘SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE’ also stars Irfan Khan and Anil Kapoor and is set to release in Indian theaters on 23rd January.


The movie which one the golden globe award for best screenplay, best direction, best musical score and best drama is a strong contestant for the next month’s Oscars. The film has already made its mark in the award circuits and the director of the film, Danny Boyle is getting huge appreciation for his work. The film is a story of a poor guy who wins the game show and becomes a millionaire. A R Rehman got this award for his music for the track ‘Jai Ho’ which is written by Gulzar. Shahrukh Khan was also present at the ceremony. Rehman dedicated this award to the people of India.