Vista to get free upgrade to Windows 7!

[Buzybee]

Hi all,

wonder if the OEM distributors at SLS will have participation in this customer-oriented package?

Let's pray that they do.

For more information or full article, please go to:
http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=609&pgno=0

Thank you,
Bee

[goenitz33]

If i am not wrong, this is for those branded PC manufacturers.

based on the line below quoted from the article.

End users must purchase a new PC that is pre-installed with an eligible Windows Vista Operating System (OS), during the program eligibility window.

[ionicle88]

me waiting for windows 7 to appear in the shops and will buy a ultimate edition to install in my comp... 64bit somemore.

[jiacong]

yea its time to go 64bit soon we will have 6GB 9GB 10,12GB of ram in our systems.

[Beta_Tester]

my friend told me those pc that came with windows vista then can leh. we buy standalones like cant. Anyone confirm?

[JAson1980]

most probably the case.
But i saw that only 2 edition is available for off the shelf purchase
home premium and Professional edition.
like XP home and Pro like that. is it confirmed?

[goenitz33]

there should be 1 more edition Ultimate.

most likely there will be 4 versions or 5 even.

MS nowadays like to increase their product range / depth

[xBlackHawkx]

There should be a total of four versions. Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise.

[eventidephoenix]

is 64bit worth to upgrade to?

I mean does it use significantly greater system resources?

[xBlackHawkx]

is 64bit worth to upgrade to?

I mean does it use significantly greater system resources?

Worth upgrading at least for me. If you have a 64-bit processor, why not make full use of it?

Yes it does compared to 32-bit. :)

[ionicle88]

afaik they have a basic edition for atom netbooks, then 3 versions of home use, then one for server and one for business.. all in all 7..

namely the home use ones are Home premium, professional and ultimate...

it is time to take ultimate.... but i hope it doesn't hog things up too much....

[Beta_Tester]

basket those who bought Retail copies be it oem or boxed ones cant upgrade? Like that very not fair leh.

[ov2rey]

i wish they let windows vista UT edition get a free upgrade... :(

[gameboyz]

I want!!! :(

[vivalabam]

seriously, xp had it best: home and pro, no nonsense. vista has what crap, home basic, home premium, business, ultimate, and there's more i think

seriously, just 2 editions will do, one for home users and another for working individuals.

[cpuer]

IIRC, last time the also do the same for MCE to VHP free upgrade.

[jtchoy]

Chey, its only for those who get it bundled with a branded comp la...

And its also within the eligibility period, say a month before win 7 is released. Those who buy during that period get a free upgrade when win 7 is released...

So it doesn't affect us lor... Thread title very misleading...

[FinalTidus]

seriously, xp had it best: home and pro, no nonsense. vista has what crap, home basic, home premium, business, ultimate, and there's more i think

seriously, just 2 editions will do, one for home users and another for working individuals.
Agreed!!! XP FTW.... :D

[apatheticme]

Misleading :<

[jarred1223]

If i remember correctly, only windows 7 home and professional will be on sale to us normal users. For like companies and stuff they will have access to buy those versions for business use.

[zhehao]

I also waitign...i purposely skip vista sia...
This year end of year expected to come out!

[saysuzu]

knn, so many versions, get which one sia?

[Avatar_Viper]

i got a dell 1520 comes with vista home premium brought in 2007. can upgrade to win 7 ma???

[Nuggette]

isnt this exactly the same case as in the introduction of vista??

1) so no, you dont get free upgrades
2) free upgrades only for those who bought a computer preinstalled with vista during the stated time period
3) most likely you have to pay for shipping of win7's DVD

[tidus792]

Title was completely misleading as nuggette mentioned.

You only qualify for free upgrade if you purchase a BRANDED computer AFTER TENTATIVE 1ST JULY 2009.

[Buzybee]

Hi guys,

So sorry it was misleading for some of us... haha

Anyway I think ya it's right for oem manufacturers only. Brands like Dell, HP, etc should take advantage of this policy...

Anyway then I wont be getting the VISTA already...

End of this year right for Windows 7?

So Sorry,
Bee

[Beta_Tester]

not fair to those who buy oem n full boxed retail copy lo. basket. :(

[ab_cat]

hope existing Windows Vista user can upgrade for cheaper price no matter what license we are using :p