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The Windows 7 launch in 2009 was marked by notable marketing and piracy events. Microsoft partnered with Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane for a commercial-free variety show on Fox to promote the release. Meanwhile, Chinese pirates sold Windows 7 preloaded on USB drives, undercutting Microsoft's official distribution. These threads capture the launch's cultural and security-related aspects.
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Pirates get innovative on Windows 7
Pirates get innovative on Windows 7 Link Removed due to 404 Error Link Removed due to 404 Error Written by Link Removed due to 404 Error Thursday, 03 December 2009 09:44 Doing what Microsoft doesn't Chinese pirates are doing something that Microsoft didn't – they are starting to peddle...- kemical
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- chinese market innovation microsoft piracy signature editions software distribution technology usb windows 7 windows 7 launch
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows News
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Family Guy Advertisement Deal with Microsoft
Microsoft finds friend in Windows 7 ad push: The 'Family Guy' John Cook on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 6:45pm PDT Microsoft, meet the "Family Guy." Looking to drum up sales for the upcoming release of Windows 7...- Highwayman
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- advertisement advertising brand integration campus tours celebrity guests comedy customer engagement demo entertainment family guy foxes market innovation microsoft original animations promotion seth macfarlane television television event windows 7 windows 7 launch
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Windows News