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SEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. said Tuesday that Windows 7, the next version of its computer operating software, will go on sale Oct. 22, in time to possibly give the slumping PC industry a lift in the holiday season.
Windows 7, which will replace the much-complained-about Windows Vista, will be available then on new PCs. Microsoft, the world's largest software maker, will also sell versions that people can install on existing PCs.
PC makers and resellers will offer free upgrades to Windows 7 for people who buy a new computer running the Home Premium, Business or Ultimate version of Windows Vista shortly before Windows 7 arrives. However, Microsoft did not say whether the upgrade program will begin in time for back-to-school shopping, another crucial period for the PC industry.
Industry analyst Roger Kay of Endpoint Technologies said it's reasonable to think Microsoft would offer upgrades two months in advance of Windows 7's launch — late August, in other words.
"The industry must be careful not to kill sales leading up to the introduction, and back-to-school is the first possibility of some relief in this market," Kay said.
Shares of Redmond, Wash.-based Microsoft closed unchanged at $21.40.
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{"commentId":7417173,"authorDomain":"janeway77"}
Just watch-- Microsoft Windows 7 will cost too much, come in a dizzying array of variations, loaded with DRM, and disappoint us all.
That's the standard I've come to expect from Microsoft these days.
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#1 - Tue Jun 2, 2009 2:55 PM EDT{"commentId":7417365,"authorDomain":"foufga"}
The endless variations especially confuse me. Surely Redmond sees how Cupertino's Less-but-better is more strategy is paying off. Especially (and I say that word with an evil grin) after the failure that was Windows Vista Ultimate Extras.
Also, could we get rid of the blue screen?
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{"commentId":7417764,"authorDomain":"lightcaller"}
Windows 7 is really nice. It is fast, stable and uncluttered. Before you criticise it try it out. You can download the lastest release candidate.
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{"commentId":7417931,"authorDomain":"foufga"}
Light, if you were talking to me, I have tried it out and don't mind it so much—though I still think Leopard beats it—but I'm more interested in Microsoft simplifying and streamlining its product line.
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{"commentId":7418214,"authorDomain":"lightcaller"}
I am not wild about the different versions (home, home premium, ... ultimate) but Windows7 it is a big improvement over Vista. It has lower hardware requirements and runs nicely on machines that struggled with Vista. I've been running it since the Beta and use it on all my windows machines now. I'm not a Mac user, so can't say whether it is better or worse than Leopard. My comments are mostly aimed at windows users. I also run Ubuntu and quite like that operating system but for most people windows is a better choice than linux for a home machine.
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{"commentId":7419786,"authorDomain":"mightyblogger"}
Hey it comes with H.264 HD Codec in the box. That's a big step in making it a viable media platform. Less of a memory footprint, faster loadtimes and nVidia and ATI actually on board with drivers this time (they were the biggest issue with Vista stability), ya, it should do well.
Just need to find a friend that goes to a University and access to the student store to get a discount when it comes out. ;)
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{"commentId":7417665,"authorDomain":"kk25167"}
{"commentId":7419938,"authorDomain":"stevehouse"}
This is a quick release, innit? If it's a real upgrade this time, I approve.
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#3 - Tue Jun 2, 2009 4:48 PM EDT{"commentId":7420146,"authorDomain":"mightyblogger"}
Installs are a breeze this time around, seriously, they really got the install down. Select the drive, select upgrade, come back after lunch and it's at the desktop waiting for you to use it. Well, at least on the tests I've done at home (AMD and Intel).
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{"commentId":7420899,"authorDomain":"lightcaller"}
Yes. The install is nice on notebooks. They have all the drivers now.
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{"commentId":7456230,"authorDomain":"chris-verhasselt-1"}
i've had no issues with Windows 7, games run fine, majority of applications run with out and issues.
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