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Re: Windows 7 Pre-Order Discounts
Also, as with Windows Vista and Windows XP, some students/academics will be able to get it for free:
MSDNAA School Search
Also, as with Windows Vista and Windows XP, some students/academics will be able to get it for free:
MSDNAA School Search
David Baxter PhD
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Re: Windows 7 Pre-Order Discounts
This offer is only available to US customers. I thought there were additional restrictions as well based on a news story I read this morning but I don't find mention of those on the Microsoft site.
This offer is only available to US customers. I thought there were additional restrictions as well based on a news story I read this morning but I don't find mention of those on the Microsoft site.
Re: Windows 7 Pre-Order Discounts
For the Canadians:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...www.redflagdeals.com++windows+7&aq=f&oq=&aqi=
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...e:www.redflagdeals.com+redflagdeals+windows+7
For the Canadians:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...www.redflagdeals.com++windows+7&aq=f&oq=&aqi=
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...e:www.redflagdeals.com+redflagdeals+windows+7
stargazer
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Not that I can afford it, but this is all good to know. I'm going to leave the comp now, as I have been invited to install Vista Service Pack One on my new laptop. That's probably about the best I can do - for now.
Not that I can afford it, but this is all good to know. I'm going to leave the comp now, as I have been invited to install Vista Service Pack One on my new laptop. That's probably about the best I can do - for now.
David Baxter PhD
Late Founder
Re: Windows 7 Pre-Order Discounts
I don't feel any burning need to upgrade just now either. As a rule, I don't get excited about being the first person on the block to acquire a new operating system - inevitably, there are bugs and driver conflicts to be worked out and I usually wait a while and let other be the beta testers. I need my computers for work and for my websites and I have no interest in battling operating system glitches while I do that.
I don't feel any burning need to upgrade just now either. As a rule, I don't get excited about being the first person on the block to acquire a new operating system - inevitably, there are bugs and driver conflicts to be worked out and I usually wait a while and let other be the beta testers. I need my computers for work and for my websites and I have no interest in battling operating system glitches while I do that.
stargazer
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Re: Windows 7 Pre-Order Discounts
Much as computers and the Internet have become major hobbies of mine, I also need my computer for my work; and I recall becoming really frustrated when I first acquired a computer with Vista Basic.
I've been relatively more satisfied with Vista Home Premium, and the technical staff at Finale (the main software I use) have told me that they're not having too many issues with it either.
In fact, I'll probably upgrade to Vista Ultimate before going out and buying Windows Seven (but don't hold me to that.)
Much as computers and the Internet have become major hobbies of mine, I also need my computer for my work; and I recall becoming really frustrated when I first acquired a computer with Vista Basic.
I've been relatively more satisfied with Vista Home Premium, and the technical staff at Finale (the main software I use) have told me that they're not having too many issues with it either.
In fact, I'll probably upgrade to Vista Ultimate before going out and buying Windows Seven (but don't hold me to that.)
David Baxter PhD
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Vista Ultimate won't necessarily give you anything more that you'll ever use than Home Premium.
Vista Ultimate won't necessarily give you anything more that you'll ever use than Home Premium.
stargazer
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I didn't know that. I wonder what the advantages are meant to be. Maybe they apply to people who use their computers for the different purposes than I do? Anyway, Vista Service Pack One finally finished installing, and I'm late for a meeting, but maybe I can gather specifics about this later. I won't bother paying for Vista Ultimate if it's not going to be worth it.
I didn't know that. I wonder what the advantages are meant to be. Maybe they apply to people who use their computers for the different purposes than I do? Anyway, Vista Service Pack One finally finished installing, and I'm late for a meeting, but maybe I can gather specifics about this later. I won't bother paying for Vista Ultimate if it's not going to be worth it.
Re: Windows 7 Pre-Order Discounts
As an update, for U.S. college students, Microsoft is now offering an upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium for $30:
Windows 7 US Online Store - Student Registration (offer does not expire until January)
However, people who purchased a Windows Vista computer after June 25th are eligble for a free upgrage, e.g.:
http://www.dell.com/windows7
http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/windows7/
Also, computer science majors and some other students both in the US and elsewhere can get Windows 7 Professional for free from the MSDN Academic Alliance, so this "deal" is only a deal for some students.
BTW, free Microsoft software for high school and college students worldwide:
https://www.dreamspark.com/
As an update, for U.S. college students, Microsoft is now offering an upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium for $30:
Windows 7 US Online Store - Student Registration (offer does not expire until January)
However, people who purchased a Windows Vista computer after June 25th are eligble for a free upgrage, e.g.:
http://www.dell.com/windows7
http://www.lenovo.com/us/en/windows7/
Also, computer science majors and some other students both in the US and elsewhere can get Windows 7 Professional for free from the MSDN Academic Alliance, so this "deal" is only a deal for some students.
BTW, free Microsoft software for high school and college students worldwide:
https://www.dreamspark.com/
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Re: Windows 7 Pre-Order Discounts
In addition to the student discounts, Microsoft also has a family pack for upgrading to Windows 7 on up to 3 PCs.
The cost at Amazon for the family pack is $135:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack (3-User)
In addition to the student discounts, Microsoft also has a family pack for upgrading to Windows 7 on up to 3 PCs.
The cost at Amazon for the family pack is $135:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack (3-User)
Students with a .EDU address can now get the Professional version of the Windows 7 upgrade for $30:
http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-us/default.aspx
This is better than their previous student deal, which was of the Home Premium upgrade for the same cost.
http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-us/default.aspx
This is better than their previous student deal, which was of the Home Premium upgrade for the same cost.
David Baxter PhD
Late Founder
That will only apply in the US, though, unless I'm mistaken. I don't think other countries use .edu domains, do they?
This is the Canadian link that I just found searching Google:
The Ultimate Steal
The cost is $39.99 CAD.
The Ultimate Steal
The cost is $39.99 CAD.
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