Is Your Computer Ready for Windows 7?

Microsoft tells us that, in general, if we're running Windows Vista we can upgrade to Windows 7. For that sizable chunk of the world that will be bypassing Vista and going directly to Windows 7 from Windows XP, they have a tool.

Here's the link for the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor beta

If you haven't upgraded to Vista because your current computer doesn't have the horsepower (memory or cpu), forget about running Windows 7. buy a new computer when service pack one for Windows 7 is released.

Note the caveat from Microsoft... "Important: The Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta is a pre-release version, and is available in U.S. English only. While we consider this a stable and high-quality beta, it's not the finished product."

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'Kill switch' dropped from Vista

We're looking forward to Service Pack 1 for Vista in the first quarter of 2008. We hope to be buying and recommending Vista by the middle of next year.

Microsoft is to withdraw an anti-piracy tool from Windows Vista, which disables the operating system when invoked, following customer complaints. From BBC News

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For those who did not know, Windows Vista SP1 will be released in Q1 2008. It is currently in the hands of selected beta testers. The specific timing of the release will be based on feedback from the beta testers.

Windows Vista Update Due, But Don't Expect A Panacea Information Week

Most antispam technologies get failing grade Security Wire Daily

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