Microsoft to offer free upgrade to Windows 7 for Vista users

[Ramy]

There is an eligibility time frame for this though. It is not for all Vista users.

Tech ARP - The Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Program Rev. 2.1

 

[John Kotches]

They did this with Vista too -- not groundbreaking by any means.

 

[yourbeliefs]

I love how the poor Vista Basic people don't get a part in the upgrade. Way to get f-ed twice by M$

 

[Ramy]

They did this with Vista too -- not groundbreaking by any means.

Yeah, but I though I would post it just in case people were waiting.

I think they did this with XP also.

 

[meStevo]

Ya, title should be 'Free W7 Upgrade program details leak' or something similar. Had my hopes up even though I'd read this news already

 

[Tom Bombadil]

Isn't Windows 7 just Vista 2.0 with a friendlier name slapped on it?

I understand that it was built off of the Vista platform, not Windows XP. Significant enhancements to Vista 1.0 for sure. But if Vista had been successful, isn't it likely that this next OS would be Vista 2.0?

 

[meStevo]

It's as much of a change as going from Win95 to Win98SE IMO.

It's leaner and runs well, it's a good OS.

 

[Poke]

TG Daily - Free Windows 7 upgrade details leaked

 

[navychop]

So it looks like if you build your own PC & install Vista Business, you're out of luck with this upgrade program. Does anybody read this any differently?

 

[Stargazer]

Looks to me like they are only offering this for those that is purchasing a computer within a specified time period which would be around a one month's time frame. I don't think this will apply to most people. I downgraded to XP anyways due to it using less memory and more compatabilities.

 

[Ira Lacher]

Well, if they're not going to offer me a free or reduced-price upgrade from XP Pro, I'll just keep what I have and won't buy a new computer at all!

 

[Poke]

Well, if they're not going to offer me a free or reduced-price upgrade from XP Pro, I'll just keep what I have and won't buy a new computer at all!

They most likely will have upgrades you can get that will not cost as much. But yes everyone will have to upgrade at some point time. This is nothing new people its always been that way.

 

[navychop]

Except now almost everyone, including Microsoft, is receptive to the idea of a totally different operating system. This pimpmobile has far too many hood ornaments, too many attachments welded on, too many loose wires hanging out.

Time for a blank sheet of paper, with NO backward compatibility.

 

[cjwct]

I am scared to say this, but I have 2 pc's with Vista, and still no problems to this day!

 

[Poke]

I am scared to say this, but I have 2 pc's with Vista, and still no problems to this day!

Dont be scared it's same oh thing! Vista ran fine for me for awhile now as well.

 

[navychop]

I'm having problems with my PC, probably hardware related, so it looks like I'm going to have to replace it Real Soon Now. Hard to believe it's six years old, as of today!

So I'm going to have to take my chances with Vista, SP2 or not. I really hoped to wait for 7.

 

[Jimmy 440]

I too have had no problems w/Vista.It came on a PC I had built.I had one program it was not compatible with,but I never used it anymore anyway.So I don't count that.

 

[cybok0]

My Xp is getting slower and slower, but I'll wait for Windows 7 when it is the main choice.

 

[navychop]

I'm throwing in the towel, and replacing my machine ASAP. Too many BSODs, too many self reboots. Started another thread on it. I'll get Vista to talk to my printer if I have to use a sledge!