Yes… the day has finally come! Today (22nd October 2009) is the launch day of Windows 7! Pricing of Windows 7 for Malaysia (taken from C-Zone):

Windows 7 Home Basic- 32bit – Rm 270
Windows 7 Home Premium – 32bit – Rm 369
Windows 7 Professional – 32bit – Rm 475
Windows 7 Ultimate – 32bit / 64bit – Rm 649

So, did you get one today?

Microsoft just released a free virus, spyware and malware protection software called Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE). You can get download it from here. The MSE received favourable review from several tech site such as Ars Technica.

If you are not using any antivirus software, MSE is definitely one of the free antivirus software that you should give it a try. Please do post your experience with the software in the comment!

[Image via Download Squad]

Firefox 3.5 is finally out! You can get it here. Some of the new features in 3.5 are:

• Improved Javascript performance with the new Tracemonkey Javascript engine
• Private browsing
• Tab tearing
• Location aware browsing
• HTML5 video support

Microsoft has announced the official pricing of Windows 7. Price for Full package:

• Windows 7 Home Premium (Full): $199.99
• Windows 7 Professional (Full): $299.99
• Windows 7 Ultimate (Full): $319.99

Pricing for users who are upgrading from Windows XP or Vista:

• Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade): $119.99
• Windows 7 Professional (Upgrade): $199.99
• Windows 7 Ultimate (Upgrade): $219.99

There is also a special limited time for selected market. Customers that pre-order the operating system can get the following pricing (starting from 26th June):

• Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade pre-order: $49.99
• Windows 7 Professional Upgrade pre-order: $99.99

You can pre-order it at Amazon here. Click here for more info on this special offer.

Microsoft also announced the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program. If you are buying a new PC that come pre-installed with Windows Vista Home Premium/Business/Ultimate now (26th June), you’ll get a free upgrade (or pay a little) to Windows 7! Please note that this only available from a participating OEM or retailer. Check this site for the list of participating OEM/retailer. This offer will available until 31st January 2010.

So far, still no official pricing for Malaysia. I hope that they’ll announce it soon. I wonder if Malaysia will get those special offer or not…

According to a leaked Best Buy memo, the Windows 7 upgrade will cost you $50 to $100. The Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade will be priced at $50 while the Professional version will cost $100. If this is real, then it is quite cheap! I’m sure that this will encourage more people to upgrade their OS.

[via Engadget]

[pic via CentrumXP]