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Buying Vista This Summer Could Mean a Free Windows 7 Upgrade [Rumors]
lifehacker.com - 2/12/2009
Buying Vista This Summer Could Mean a Free Windows 7 Upgrade [Rumors]
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A tech site noted for getting its Microsoft leaks right has posted details of a Windows 7 upgrade program, which would give buyers of the higher-end Vista versions a free copy of the new OS....
windowsteamblog.com - 2/11/2009
Guidance on Windows Deployments for Business Customers
— windowsteamblog.com — Hi, I’m Gavriella; welcome to the new Windows for your Business Blog . Let me introduce myself:... I’m a member of the Windows Product Management team and have been at Microsoft for 13 years. For the last two and a half, I’ve been focused on product ... (more) Guidance on Windows Deployments for Business Customers

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Sources: Windows 7 moving toward 2009 release
news.cnet.com - 2/12/2009
Sources: Windows 7 moving toward 2009 release
— news.cnet.com — Microsoft is moving forward with plans to launch Windows 7 this year, although the company still refuses... to publicly commit to that goal. PC industry sources in Asia and the U.S. tell CNET News that they have heard things are on track to ... (more) Sources: Windows 7 moving toward 2009 release

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pcworld.com - 2/11/2009
HP Says Its Netbooks Likely Will Run 3 Versions of Windows 7
— pcworld.com — In a vote of confidence for Windows 7 's suitability for use on netbook PCs, Hewlett-Packard Co.... says it likely will offer at least three different editions of the upcoming operating system on future models of its Mini netbooks. That includes the ... (more) HP Says Its Netbooks Likely Will Run 3 Versions of ...

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Gizmodo:  Microsoft to Offer Free Vista to 7 Upgrade Starting in July? [Rumor]

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Microsoft to Offer Free Vista to 7 Upgrade Starting in July? [Rumor]
Gizmodo — ... known as Microsoft's Technical Guarantee Program, seems OEM-specific, meaning that it's only valid if you buy a PC through somebody like Dell. The other catch is that the PC manufacturer can change dates of Microsoft's offer at will, shortening the window for free upgrades. All of this information should still be taken as rumor, but those looking to upgrade their computers can probably feel safe aiming for July, even if Windows 7 isn't out yet. [Tech ARP via Lifehacker] ...

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