So after a huge fail by Microsoft(lifehacker), I finally got to download and install the Windows 7 beta. You’ve probably heard by now but Windows 7 is the next major Windows operating system. It looks like Vista but there are a lot of changes that make a better and more user-friendly os. I’m using it right now and it seems pretty nice.

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A couple years ago I had this awesome idea to build a home file server and back up all my DVDs and media onto it. I would also have HTPCs connected to each TV in the house that way we would be able to access all my movies and music. We also have a home theater room with a projection screen and I planned to connect a HTPC to that as well. It seemed like the perfect plan.

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