Top 10: Windows 7 launch, FCC vote, Sun job cuts

This was one of the busiest news weeks in recent memory, with the Windows 7 launch, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission moving toward net neutrality rules, big job cuts at Sun Microsystems, the Web 2.0 conference and a flurry of financial reports, among other noteworthy happenings.

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1. Everything you need to know about Windows 7: As the headline says, everything you need to know about Windows 7 (and then some) can be found at the link. The official launch was anticlimactic, given all that had been reported well before Thursday, but the arrival of Windows 7 still tops the list of news this week.

2. FCC takes first step toward net neutrality rules, FAQ: What's the FCC vote on net neutrality all about? and Net neutrality could lead to inexpensive, high-quality broadband services for businesses : And there's a lot more to sink your teeth into with the coverage of the FCC's vote to consider whether it should impose regulations on Internet service providers regarding applications and services that the providers allow, impose rate limits on or outright ban users from accessing on broadband networks. Network World's Tim Greene compiled a helpful FAQ and also wrote an interesting piece about the possible ramifications of net neutrality on broadband services for businesses.

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