Windows 7: Free Upgrades End With SP1

**MIG-31** · Jun 30, 2009, 07:21 AM

Microsoft will discontinue a program under which businesses can upgrade XP-based PCs purchased after October to Windows 7 for free once the first Windows 7 service pack becomes available.

The plan has not been widely publicized by Microsoft, but was noted in a research report released Friday by an analyst at IT advisory firm Gartner.
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Source: Information Week

procupine14 · Jun 30, 2009, 02:20 PM

Which essentially translates into microsoft's way of holding companies to the fire to upgrade to windows 7 quickly after it releases. Not a bad idea IMO considering that Windows 7 is a fantastic OS.

MitchRapp · Jun 30, 2009, 03:22 PM

yep I agree that Win7 is great. but for your and me.

some companies like mine still rely on ancient software tools that run on WinXP only. I see that the VM WinXP mode may be suitable but the employees will have to learn how to use that (and learn to love it too?)

I just hope SAP and Cisco VPN launch some compatible software in time. Those 2 are essential.

the rest is programmed from the inside, so let's hope our programmers know what they're doing

SeraphicSorcerer · Jun 30, 2009, 07:48 PM

You do have to remember not every company moves as quick to upgrade software for compatibility, but with The compatibility mode, maybe they will be inspired.

MitchRapp · Jul 9, 2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeraphicSorcerer

You do have to remember not every company moves as quick to upgrade software for compatibility, but with The compatibility mode, maybe they will be inspired.

hehe, some people here still work using an app that uses "ingres" ... the application installer gives the following error msg:

"Your Operating System does not appear to be compatible with Windows 95/98 - are you sure you want to continue?"

now THAT'S old software.

Jun 30, 2009, 07:21 AM	#1
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Jun 30, 2009, 02:20 PM	#2
procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,287 Rep Power: 35 System Specs	Re: Windows 7: Free Upgrades End With SP1 Which essentially translates into microsoft's way of holding companies to the fire to upgrade to windows 7 quickly after it releases. Not a bad idea IMO considering that Windows 7 is a fantastic OS. __________________ Laptop: HP dv6000 - Vista Ultimate (32-bit) - AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-60(2.0GHz) - NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 256MB - 4GB Kingston DDR2 667 - 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive HTPC: Vista Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Athlon 5200+ x2 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 800 - 250GB Seagate Barracuda - Samsung EcoGreen 1TB - Hauppauge single tuner HD - ASUS Radeon HD4550 512MB - ECS RS485M-M mobo - Creative X-fi soundcard - Seasonic 300W SFX PSU Other PC: Vista Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Athlon 4200+ X2 - 4GB Crucial Ballistix DDR2 800 - 250GB Seagate Barracuda - HIS 4850 512MB - DFI Infinity NF570 SLI-M2/G - CoolerMaster 400W PSU

Jun 30, 2009, 03:22 PM	#3
MitchRapp a.k.a. pepiman Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 970 Rep Power: 37 System Specs	Re: Windows 7: Free Upgrades End With SP1 yep I agree that Win7 is great. but for your and me. some companies like mine still rely on ancient software tools that run on WinXP only. I see that the VM WinXP mode may be suitable but the employees will have to learn how to use that (and learn to love it too?) I just hope SAP and Cisco VPN launch some compatible software in time. Those 2 are essential. the rest is programmed from the inside, so let's hope our programmers know what they're doing

Jun 30, 2009, 07:48 PM	#4
SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,171 Rep Power: 134 System Specs	Re: Windows 7: Free Upgrades End With SP1 You do have to remember not every company moves as quick to upgrade software for compatibility, but with The compatibility mode, maybe they will be inspired. __________________