Windows 7 here this year
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MICROSOFT'S upcoming computer operating system, Windows 7, will be available to Singapore users here at the same time as it is launched in the United States.
The software giant's Windows software runs on most of the world's computers, and Microsoft has promised that the new version will be faster and more efficient than its predecessor, Vista.
Vista has been slammed for being overly taxing on computers resources. Third party reviews of test or 'beta' versions of Windows 7, by sites like ZDNet, have reaffirmed this.
Microsoft senior director for its business and marketing organisation Haresh Khoobchandani declined to say how much Windows 7 will cost, or if it will also extend its 'technology guarantee' programme to Windows 7. With previous operating systems, Microsoft offered consumers who bought computers a few months before the launch of a new operating system a free upgrade to the new software.
That said, Microsoft 'will not jeopardise the customer experience', said Mr Khoobchandani. Windows 7 will be launched within the year.
--ST online
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Would be great if it also comes with all versions of .NET framework. Instead of forcing people to go download and manually configure 1.1 which is a lot of work.
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it could just be a rebadged Windoze Ex-Pee
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I wonder if they'll allow the free upgrade with OEM vista.... hmmmm....
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Originally posted by Anonymous User:
I wonder if they'll allow the free upgrade with OEM vista.... hmmmm....
They would only allow it if you had bought it just a few months before Windows 7 is officially launched.
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Honestly, Vista was a dumb idea.
When I put together my custom-made PC at Sim Lim, I insisted on XP. Vista would simply take up too many system resources.
I'm just wondering.... would it possible for me to upgrade from XP directly to Windows 7?
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vista = sucks
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Lets just hope that new window is not screwed up by Ray Ozzie again
since Mr Gates step down of CSA, their things begin to suck.
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Originally posted by fudgester:
Honestly, Vista was a dumb idea.
When I put together my custom-made PC at Sim Lim, I insisted on XP. Vista would simply take up too many system resources.
I'm just wondering.... would it possible for me to upgrade from XP directly to Windows 7?
No, I think it would require a re-format, but if there are enough XP users who are convinced of the capability that Windows 7 provides, M$ might come out with a solution for users who want to upgrade to 7 directly.
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Originally posted by QX179R:
MICROSOFT'S upcoming computer operating system, Windows 7, will be available to Singapore users here at the same time as it is launched in the United States.
The software giant's Windows software runs on most of the world's computers, and Microsoft has promised that the new version will be faster and more efficient than its predecessor, Vista.
Vista has been slammed for being overly taxing on computers resources. Third party reviews of test or 'beta' versions of Windows 7, by sites like ZDNet, have reaffirmed this.
Microsoft senior director for its business and marketing organisation Haresh Khoobchandani declined to say how much Windows 7 will cost, or if it will also extend its 'technology guarantee' programme to Windows 7. With previous operating systems, Microsoft offered consumers who bought computers a few months before the launch of a new operating system a free upgrade to the new software.
That said, Microsoft 'will not jeopardise the customer experience', said Mr Khoobchandani. Windows 7 will be launched within the year.
--ST online
got link for the article? -
As far as I know, upgrades from Windows XP to Windows 7 should be available but Microsoft has warned that we should not do that as we could "expose themselves to security risks and other problems"
http://www.informationweek.com/news/windows/operatingsystems/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=208402585
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im on vista
maybe i will try windows 7