Microsoft reiterated that this policy applies to the Windows license that comes with new PCs. Rather than a six-month window, as originally planned, the window will extend to either 18 months from the Windows 7 launch or until the release of the first service pack of Windows 7, whichever comes first. Update, 5:00 p.m.: A Microsoft representative said late Tuesday that the company has decided to extend the period for which Windows 7 machines will be eligible to downgrade to XP. Silver also said the six-month rule will create a huge administrative headache for businesses trying to determine which of their machines can legally run XP. "With Vista, a lot of people brought in machines with XP and had no intention (to move to Vista) or eventually lost that inclination to upgrade to Vista." There must be a way to serve the customer."I think it will be more temporary than with Vista," he said, referring to the downgrade phenomenon.
Their Windows OS is free (It's already purchased), the other free option is Linux, and based on their budget its not surprising several companies are moving into the cloud with Linux and Office Libre. I do service Windows 7 machines, and yes they are better from many angles. Will Windows 7 play nicely with print drivers? shared network folders? the list goes on. So what you're saying is that I should purchase Windows 7 for my client, even if they don't want it? even if they refuse to purchase it? even if I can't afford it? What are the impacts now? their network is perfectly geared for Windows XP. Oh, and since we used a Windows 7 computer to capture the profile, while we reinstalled the clients machine with the only operating system that they're paying us for - Windows XP, that means, THEY WILL get their computer back with Windows XP, and their profile.Įxactly how am I going to put my clients profile back onto their computer, if it is stuck on our service depot laptop? - Normally we use a hard drive, but during the company move, the hard drives where not available. They expect their computer back exactly the way the left it, just with minor problems fixed The client has no budget for any upgrade to better windows The clients computer is Windows Xp and will not upgrade - they made their choice For 2GB or less of RAM it's best to use the 32-bit version, 3GB or higher the 64-bit version. There is absolutely no reason (other than ignorance) to purchase a Windows OS other than Windows 7. There were a LOT of problems with Vista which have since been sorted out Windows 7 was the most secure OS at the time of launch (XP wasn't that great at launch). I don't believe either of those is superior in any way except perhaps in a few cases where driver support no longer exists. Windows 7 combines the best features of XP and Vista.
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