Intel: Atom will run Windows 7 Starter and Home

Posted on Thursday, May 14 2009 @ 3:30 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

FUD Zilla heard Intel's upcoming Atom processors will run Windows 7 Starter and Home Edition without hassle. However, it remains uncertain whether the new operating system will like the existing Atom platforms.

We are talking about Pine-Trail M, a single-core Atom with an integrated IGP and Pine-Trail D, a dual-core Atom scheduled for Q4 2009 nettop (small desktop) platform. Pine-Trail M is a new CPU for netbooks and it comes in Q1 2010.

Microsoft and Intel found that Windows 7 starter and Home basic will run well on these two CPUs and the ultra mobile Menlow platform.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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