Windows 7 is coming October 22nd !

Windows 7 is coming OCTOBER 22nd

If for some reason you haven't heard, Microsoft will be releasing on October 22nd the new version of Windows - Windows 7, to replace Windows Vista (and Windows XP).

According to a recent article by PC World Magazine, the new Windows 7 from Microsoft is only marginally faster than Windows Vista on standard 32-bit machines. However on the new generation of 64-bit hardware, Windows 7 adds much-needed improvement.

Even if you purchase a Windows Vista machine now, after submitting proof of purchase to the manufacturer, you'll be sent a free upgrade to Windows 7 as soon as it is released.

Should users upgrade existing XP machines to Windows 7? In short, NO -- because you'll still be working with less-powerful hardware. Upgrading newer Vista machines is OK, but your best bet for flexibility is to look for 64-bit hardware PCs with Vista Business installed and a free downgrade to XP Professional. These machines will also be eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 7 Professional -- when you and your other networked PCs are ready to make the change together.

If you're not sure and you need to replace a PC that you want to last a long time, get 64-bit hardware, a machine with a downgrade to XP for compatibility, and you'll automatically get the free Windows 7 upgrade for flexibility.