Top 10 articles, 18 Sept 09

The most popular story with V3.co.uk readers this week was Google's innovative - or perhaps that should be retro - Fast Flip addition to Google News. The technology provides pre-rendered versions of news items in a more print-like fashion, allowing users to 'flick' through the content in much the same way as reading a paper or magazine.

The next two stories on the list concern Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7, which is due on 22 October. Packard Bell has unveiled a range of all-in-one PCs which will work with the new operating system's multi-touch interface, while our resident technology editor was pleased to announce that Windows 7 will run perfectly well on a typical netbook. There was a shock revelation about a somewhat less popular operating system, however, when a senior Microsoft exec described Vista as one of the firm's "less good" products.

And in further bad news for the Redmond firm, IBM has instituted a wholesale ban on its employees using Microsoft Office, insisting on the use of Lotus Symphony throughout. On a more positive note, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 has been well received.

Also popular this week were Google's plans to use 'captcha' technology in its Books project, and Skype founders Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis suing eBay for copyright infringement.

Google Fast Flip offers new-look news
Revenue sharing deal lets Google grab content direct from publishers

Packard Bell reveals Windows 7 multi-touch products
All-in-one PCs and monitors ready for Windows 7 multi-touch interface

Installing Windows 7 on a netbook
For those wondering whether Windows 7 will run on a typical netbook, the answer is yes

Google buys ReCaptcha for security and scanning
Acquisition will cut fraud and help with book projects

IBM issues a ban on Microsoft Office
Big Blue's workforce told to switch to Lotus Symphony

Review: Microsoft Exchange Server 2010
The latest release offers some much needed enhancements

Skype founders sue eBay for copyright infringement
Source code spat could delay sale

Opera Mini 5 speeds the mobile internet
New version of mobile browser features improvements to usability

Vista in 'less good product' shocker
Shocking revelation by Microsoft's general manager of corporate strategy

Archos 5 Internet Tablet demo
A walk-through of the new Android-powered tablet