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Microsoft may offer Windows 7 on USB thumb/flash drives

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Computing | by Samuel Axon | Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:08PM | 0 comments

CNET learned that Microsoft is considering shipping its new Windows 7 operating system on USB thumb drives to make installation and upgrading easier on netbooks that lack CD or DVD drives.

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external link Windows 7 on Flash Drives? Maybe [jkontherun.com]
external link Windows 7 may be sold on USB flash drives |… [gottabemobile.com]
external link Netbook owners may be able to buy Windows 7… [CrunchGear]

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