Windows Cafe Opens in Paris in Anticipation of New Operating System
Rose Nazarali — September 25, 2009 — Tech
References: techcrunch & gizmodo
The battle of the operating systems is in full fledge and while Apple seems to be winning in the advertising category, Microsoft is taking their products to the streets of Paris and opening a Windows Cafe.
The computer corporation cafe, which will be located on 47 Boulevard Sebastopol, will be opening in anticipation of the release of Windows 7 along with the launch of several retail locations.
The Windows Cafe will only be open for two weeks beginning October 22nd and will allow visitors to try out several Microsoft products such as Xbox, Windows 7 and mobile devices.
The computer corporation cafe, which will be located on 47 Boulevard Sebastopol, will be opening in anticipation of the release of Windows 7 along with the launch of several retail locations.
The Windows Cafe will only be open for two weeks beginning October 22nd and will allow visitors to try out several Microsoft products such as Xbox, Windows 7 and mobile devices.
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