“Microsoft’s reputation, future riding on Windows 7”
‘Most important release ever,’ argues one analyst, as experts ponder Windows 7’s chances
Microsoft’s standing as an operating system developer is on the line today as the company launches Windows 7, according to analysts and other experts.
“There’s a reputation issue at stake here,” said Michael Silver, Gartner’s primary Microsoft analyst.
“Apple has been making fun of them, and Microsoft wants to put an end to that, and all the talk about Vista.
Microsoft wants to make clear that customers shouldn’t lose faith that they’re able to put out an operating system.”
“A tremendous amount is at stake,” agreed Preston Gralla, a long-time Windows watcher who has extensively reviewed Windows 7 for Computerworld.
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9139761/Microsoft_s_reputation_future_riding_on_Windows_7
I will be the first not to line-up to buy it.
WINDOWS 7 ...
is that short for 7 updates when you first boot up?
I’m in the market for a new laptop and I’ve been waiting on Windows 7 because there was absolutely no way I was going to buy Vista. Now, I’ll wait another month or so to see how it shakes out. I’m thinking Gates better get this one right or Windows will be in deep trouble.
Some enterprising company needs to provide support/fixes of the former MS systems that people liked.
Will I still need anti-virus and anti-malware protection on Windows 7?
I’ve been using Windows 7 RTM(Release to Manufacturing, same as coming out today) for about a month. I used the RC before that. Love it. No crashes, everything just works and it’s not a giant resource vacuum like Shitsta.
I’ll be upgrading one of my computers today. Can’t wait!
I hope Microsoft succeeds with this . I switched over to Linux 2 years ago and while I’m not going back I like the idea of Windows remaining the main target of virus hackers for the years to come.
I can get the Pro version through the university for $38. I got Office 2007 for $10 and am using it to torture the kids. I’ll probably move them from Vista to Windows 7 although I like Vista.
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Wake me when Service Pack 3 comes out.