Computers sold starting in October will come with the new Microsoft Windows 7 installed on them. This is good, or put another way, better than having to buy a machine with Vista. Early reports on Windows 7 seem to suggest that it will be better than, and perform better than, Vista.
So take heart Vista users, the end is near!
If you currently have a Vista computer, there are two things I'd suggest you do.
1) Download, install, and then run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta on your Vista machine. You can download it here: Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta.
It's not totally clear to me, but after you run it, you will get a window that looks something like this:
The important thing about my output above is that is indicates that I passed all 4 system requirements. The other items are worth noting, but not show-stoppers.
2) After running the above and getting satisfactory results (note: you may not get satisfactory results - call me) you now have an opportunity for only about one more week, to purchase a copy of Windows 7 from Microsoft for only $49. This is roughly a 50% savings, and the product won't be shipped to you until October. In buying this right to a copy of the new operating system, you will have saved about $50 on what will be the retail price of Windows 7 Home Premium.
FYI, I just did this because I will need to learn Windows 7 early and I can't resist a bargain.
Go to this Microsoft web page and view the vendors offering this product ( I bought mine at Amazon.com). Select a vendor and follow the ordering procedures:
