India Broadband Forum

06-03-09, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Microsoft confirmed on Tuesday that it is planning for Windows 7 to hit retail shelves and start showing up on new PCs on October 22.

To reach that milestone, Microsoft plans to wrap up development of the operating system by the middle or end of next month, Senior Vice President Bill Veghte said in an interview.

"The feedback from the release candidate has been good," Veghte said.

Microsoft made the near-final release candidate version available last month. Shortly after its release, Microsoft finally confirmed that it was aiming Windows 7 for a holiday 2009 release, something that was widely anticipated, but not confirmed by those in Redmond.

In an interview, Phil McKinney, chief technology officer of Hewlett-Packard's computer unit, said that he feels good about Microsoft's launch date.

"We're locked and loaded for the launch," McKinney said. "The quality of code is just absolutely stellar."

The software maker also confirmed, without giving details, that it plans to offer some sort of "technology guarantee" giving those who buy Vista machines close to the Windows 7 launch a free or discounted copy of the new operating system. As with past similar programs, details on pricing will be up to individual computer makers, although Microsoft did say the upgrade program will apply to Vista Home Premium and higher-priced editions (meaning not Windows Vista Basic).

The tech guarantee program is not beginning immediately, but Microsoft did raise the possibility it will offer some sort of lower-cost upgrade to those who are already using Windows Vista.

I've gotten a lot of e-mails suggesting Microsoft do something along those lines, but its comments this week were the first time I had heard it acknowledge that it was considering such a move.

As for the technology guarantee program, it likely means that Microsoft will do some deferring of Vista-related revenue, though Microsoft again did not spell out details.

"Depending on when we do it there will be the associated accounting for it," Veghte said.

Microsoft has said that Windows 7 will come in five different editions in most markets--Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate. A "Windows 7 Basic" will also be sold in emerging markets, Microsoft said.

The software maker has yet to announce pricing for the product.

Source

06-03-09, 10:28 PM

Great news!

06-03-09, 11:19 PM

i hope its priced correctly.

06-03-09, 11:36 PM

Since the RC is a hit, they are going to list it for a fortune.

06-04-09, 12:17 AM

i hope there is an option for a non XP mode version of w7. So we dont end up, indirectly paying for the virtual XP. Some1 frm Dell told that w7 is suppose to be almost twice the price of vista. I hope its false.

06-04-09, 12:20 AM

I won't be surprised even if that is true. Microsoft will surely milk their monopoly.

06-04-09, 12:21 AM

But for some people its not goin to be an issue isn't it

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Dish TV to air Neo bouquet From 6th october...	ENIGMA_BOY	Dish tv	4	10-24-09 05:16 PM
Videocon to launch DTH by October-end; plans to invest Rs 10 bn in 2 years	icar	Direct to home, Satellite, Cable and iptv	0	07-20-08 08:46 PM
More rumors on Nintendo Wii: Launch possible in September/October	India Broadband	Videogaming News and Reviews	0	07-17-06 02:25 AM
Microsoft believes EU fines won’t affect Windows Vista launch	India Broadband	Software News, Previews and Reviews	0	07-17-06 01:36 AM
Microsoft looks at January 2007 public launch for Windows Vista	India Broadband	Software News, Previews and Reviews	0	07-17-06 01:29 AM

India Broadband Forum

Windows 7 to launch October 22

Windows 7 to launch October 22

Similar Threads

06-03-09, 11:19 PM	#3
rajan1311 Guest Posts: n/a	i hope its priced correctly.

06-03-09, 11:36 PM	#4
meetdilip Guest Posts: n/a	Since the RC is a hit, they are going to list it for a fortune.

06-04-09, 12:17 AM	#5
rajan1311 Guest Posts: n/a	i hope there is an option for a non XP mode version of w7. So we dont end up, indirectly paying for the virtual XP. Some1 frm Dell told that w7 is suppose to be almost twice the price of vista. I hope its false.

06-04-09, 12:20 AM	#6
meetdilip Guest Posts: n/a	I won't be surprised even if that is true. Microsoft will surely milk their monopoly.

06-04-09, 12:21 AM	#7
newprouser Guest Posts: n/a	But for some people its not goin to be an issue isn't it