Video: Microsoft Windows 7 launch in Saudi Arabia

I have to say that I am not impressed with this presentation by Microsoft Saudi Arabia. Special thanks to @MarwanAlmuraisy for posting the video.

Microsoft is supposed to start a Windows 7 ad campaign this Wednesday, we will see how effective it is going to be.

Windows 7 prices in Saudi Arabia (Full & OEM prices)

Microsoft Windows 7 is now available in Saudi Arabia. The prices are (from Jarir Bookstore).

Windows 7 Home Premium Full 469SR ($125).
Windows 7 Professional Full 889SR ($237).
Windows 7 Ultimate Full 949SR ($253). (thanks Zeyad).

These are full editions and not upgrades or OEM (system builder) versions. The full version of Windows 7 all allow you to [...]

Windows 7 upgrade, not confusing at all

Upgrading to Windows 7 is easy! Just follow this chart (via All things D):

Basically if it’s green then you can easily upgrade without altering your files (similar to a Mac OS X standard upgrade) and if it’s blue then you cannot easily upgrade over your files (think of it as Mac OS X archive [...]

Type Arabic with Microsoft Maren

Microsoft released Maren for Windows. Maren is a keyboard add-on utility that converts Arabic text written in English to Arabic. For example I can write 5aled and get “خالد” (Khaled). Watch a short video demonstrating Microsoft Maren here.

This is not the first service. Google Labs have the “Google ta3reeb” service. Which is basically a dynamic [...]

Windows 7 RTM

Microsoft’s next operating system, Windows 7, has finally entered RTM (Release to Manufacturers) stage. But don’t expect the Arabic version until October.

Also remember that if you did purchase a qualified Vista machine then you might be eligible for a free (or cheap) upgrade option to Windows 7, and this will be valid in Saudi Arabia [...]

Firefox 3.5 released

Mozilla has finally released Firefox 3.5 and it is loaded with new features. Firefox 3.5’s performance is improved a lot as well. You can download an English or Arabic version, for the Mac, Windows or Linux from Mozilla’s website.

Read more about the improvements in Maximum PC’s article: 9 amazing new features in firefox 3.5.

Windows 7 Upgrade Option in Saudi Arabia?

Update: Microsoft has updated the Windows 7 Upgrade Options page with information on participating vendors. You can change the region but Middle East – Arabic page is not available until now. Now the Middle East website is up. No real information though but if you bought a Windows Vista machine after June 25th then you [...]