Comments on: Microsoft Chops Some Windows 7 Prices

By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:55:40 +0000

I will stay with what I have now..using windows XP Professional on my 2 desk top computers..The two laptops I have using windows vista ultimate one 32bit and the other 64 bit was a real pain at first. I just don’t see a reason to upgrade 4 computers to Windows 7 cost wise. Beside Microsoft isn’t offering a low cost upgrade to windows 7 Ultimate..From what I understand you will have to reformat your computer to downgrade to windows 7 premium..So no, thank you to that..Microsoft seems to want to charge way to much to entice users to change to a new operating system, I don’t see why Microsoft can’t follow in Apples footstep on a upgrade price..I think windows 7 will be okay if you just go out and buy a new computer.

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By: Becky Waring

Becky Waring — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:08:16 +0000

I’m still not clear on what happens if you have already “upgraded” your machine with the Windows 7 RC. The FAQ for the pre-order offer says your machine needs to have Windows XP or Vista “installed.” Can you install Windows 7 release version on top of the candidate, and just give your license number for XP or Vista?

I’m also not clear what version I can upgrade my Vista Ultimate license to. The Windows 7 info says I need to purchase an equal or better version. Does that mean I have to buy W7 Ultimate (which is supposed to have only limited distribution)? Or can I also buy W7 Professional?

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:54:08 +0000

Microsoft should be giving Windows 7 away WITH a personal apology to anyone that had the misfortune of buying a new computer with Vista installed.
No wonder Bill Gates left.

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By: drew

drew — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:01:57 +0000

I would have cared more (and ordered) 6 weeks ago. I have now been running only Ubuntu on my desktop and netbook. I simply have not missed Windows, and I cannot see spending for an OS anymore, even if it is only $50 or so.

I have a Windows machine at work, so I have that as a “fallback” if I need to run a Windows program. Aside from that, this is interesting news, but it won’t be me buying a copy.

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:58:49 +0000

Thought what through? You can still order the upgrade version against your Vista license. Doesn’t matter if it’s not installed anymore.

I definitely think that Microsoft should be offering a cheaper upgrade price to Vista users as opposed to XP users.

By: Joe Moore

Joe Moore — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:00:25 +0000

I selected “I’m going to pre-order” only because I had a Vista PC, wiped it clean and put Windows 7 RC1 which has been running as my main OS for a while now.

Probably should’ve thought that decision through a little more wisely…