PC companies to install Windows 7 in few weeks

By siliconindia   |   Thursday, 23 July 2009, 14:41 IST
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PC companies to install Windows 7 in few weeks
Bangalore: Microsoft sent the final code for Windows 7, its next computer operating system to manufacturers on Wednesday and said it's still on track for October 22 launch. Mike Angiulo, General Manager, Windows group said, "Getting up and running on a Windows computer will be "a lot smoother" than it was when Windows Vista launched in 2007." Microsoft said that windows 7 should be an easier launch, as the new version is a lot like Vista. If a company updated a product to work with Vista in the last few years, it will also work with Windows 7. Windows 7 has also progressed in an orderly way, which means outside companies have had more time to make sure their products will work. Vista was plagued by changes to Microsoft's plans, leaving partner companies scrambling to keep up. The new operating system is likely to launch into a much tougher climate than Vista did. PC shipments are expected to fall this year for the first time since 2001, as the economic crisis has forced businesses to slash technology spending. Microsoft built in a way for companies to run older, Windows XP programs in Windows 7, in an attempt to avoid losing those corporate customers that skipped Vista altogether because critical software wasn't compatible. Microsoft said, "The Companies that have long-term agreements to buy Microsoft software in bulk will be able to download and start installing Windows 7." From Oct. 22, Windows 7 will come on new PCs, and will be available for people to buy separately and install on their existing machines.

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