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Pricing for Windows 7 Announced
gadgetwise.blogs.nytimes.com - 6/25/2009
Pricing for Windows 7 Announced
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The software giant announced how much its latest operating system will cost.
Thumbing Windows 7 onto Netbooks
news.cnet.com - 6/26/2009
Thumbing Windows 7 onto Netbooks
— news.cnet.com — Microsoft may sell Windows 7 on a thumb drive in order to allow Netbook owners to upgrade... to the new version of the operating system, CNET News has learned. (more) Thumbing Windows 7 onto Netbooks

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microsoft.com - 6/25/2009
Windows: Windows 7 Pre-Order Offer
— microsoft.com — It's pretty simple Windows 7 is coming on October 22, 2009. Here's an easy way to get... it fast and save a bundle: Pre-order a Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade for $49** or a Windows 7 Professional Upgrade for $99.** That's about half off the estimated ... (more) Windows: Windows 7 Pre-Order Offer

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microsoft.com - 6/25/2009
Windows: Windows 7 Upgrade Option
— microsoft.com — * Essential details: When you buy Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate either as a packaged... product or on a qualifying PC you can get a comparable upgrade version of Windows 7 after it’s generally available on October 22, 2009. ... (more) Windows: Windows 7 Upgrade Option

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Bits:  Microsoft Offers Free Upgrade From Vista to Windows 7

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Microsoft Offers Free Upgrade From Vista to Windows 7
Bits — ... 7 upgrade are: * Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade): $119.99 * Windows 7 Professional (Upgrade): $199.99 * Windows 7 Ultimate (Upgrade): $219.99 And the estimated prices for the full Windows 7 package are as follows: * Windows 7 Home Premium (Full): $199.99 * Windows 7 Professional (Full): $299.99 * Windows 7 Ultimate (Full): $319.99 Microsoft also announced that consumers who purchase new PCs before Windows 7 goes on sale will get free upgrades once it is release in the fall. Read more…

Bits: Microsoft Offers Free Upgrade From Vista to Windows 7
NYT > Technology — ... 7 upgrade are: * Windows 7 Home Premium (Upgrade): $119.99 * Windows 7 Professional (Upgrade): $199.99 * Windows 7 Ultimate (Upgrade): $219.99 And the estimated prices for the full Windows 7 package are as follows: * Windows 7 Home Premium (Full): $199.99 * Windows 7 Professional (Full): $299.99 * Windows 7 Ultimate (Full): $319.99 Microsoft also announced that consumers who purchase new PCs before Windows 7 goes on sale will get free upgrades once it is release in the fall. Read more…

Gadgetwise: Windows 7 on Trial...for 120 Days
NYT > Technology — ... . Product activation has been around for some years, showing up in Windows XP and, later, Vista. Since 2008, if the computer was not legally activated with a key code, it would descend into a “reduced functionality” mode after 30 days, with the OS dropping into a black background and flashing persistent reminders to the user to activate. Retail versions of the new OS goes on sale in October.

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