Information Madness

Microsoft confirmed Wednesday that it plans to open a "Windows Cafe" in Paris where people will be able to try out the latest from Redmond while drinking a cup of coffee.

Microsoft is building a full-on cafe in the heart of Paris (47 Boulevard Sebastopol).

The cafe will open on October 22--the day that Windows 7 launches, Microsoft said. "This initiative expresses our intention to meet with the general public and show the new Windows experiences on PC, mobile and on the Internet," a Microsoft representative said in a statement to CNET News.

In the United States, Microsoft has announced plans to open a network of retail stores--with the first two opening this fall. More are slated to open next year.