windows 7

[#1]

Just found this little news item, which may (or may not be ) of interest....
http://www.physorg.com/news175081404.html ;

[#2]

Read a similar article in today's Observer whilst enjoying my Sunday coffee at Cafe Nero. 

[#3]

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Apple could benefit anew if PC users faced with switching operating systems go for Macintosh machines instead of Windows 7, according to analysts.

Where do they find these analysts.. really..   That happens at EVERY Product refresh, eugh

[#4]

Maybe they just use the same analysts each time...
I've just ordered 2 copies of Windows 7 - Ultimate for my main PC, and Home Premium for my Macbook. Then I just need to work out what to do with my copy of Vista - whether I want to install it as a VM or something

[#5]

Can a copy of Windows 7 be installed on more than one PC?

[#6]

Only if you buy multiple licenses? 

[#7]

Quote from: cso

Then I just need to work out what to do with my copy of Vista - whether I want to install it as a VM or something

Sell it - that's what I did with my copy; got a bit more for it than I paid for Windows 7 in fact.

[#8]

Is that cheaper than buying 2 copies?

[#9]

On Microsoft's site the upgrade version of W7 Pro is $100 cheaper than the full version http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/shop
On Amazon for example the full version is roughly £2 cheaper than the upgrade version.
What's going on

[#10]

Virgin Install using the Upgrade version seems to work the same as on Vista - install but don't add a product key then reinstall over it - but there are a couple of other options as well
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/clean_install_upgrade_media.asp

[#11]

Using Windows 7 (upgrade) since Saturday and it cost me £58.99.Seems faster and more stable than 'Vista' but it's early days yet.

[#12]

Nobody has an outstanding faith in Windows 7, do they? 

[#13]

Well, it's a lot better than Vista, but it's still only really Vista SP3 

[#14]

If Apple can charge for an SP (Snow Leopard) MS should be allowed to also!  Especially as the Mac SP removes functionality rather than adds lots to it 

[#15]

I'm looking forward to the new version of Ubuntu, due on Thursday/Friday - cost £0-00.
I shall upgrade it over the internet and it will work.
It will require a maximum of one reboot.