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Windows 7 Upgrade Program tipped: Vista PCs bought after June 1st get upgrade
slashgear.com - 2/12/2009
Windows 7 Upgrade Program tipped: Vista PCs bought after June 1st get upgrade
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Microsoft is planning to run a free upgrade scheme for Windows 7, under the terms of which anybody who buys a new PC from a participating vendor after July 1st will be eligible for an upgrade to the new OS on its release. Although the details of the scheme - particularly the date with which it ...

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Engadget:  Windows 7 upgrade details released

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ModBook Upgrade (video)
— youtube.com — Here is the world's first Modbook upgrade video - TechRestore stop-motion style, of course! Special thanks to Dan Kennedy for doing the tech work and Lance ... (more) ModBook Upgrade (video)

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it.slashdot.org - 2/12/2009
Slashdot: MS To Offer Free Windows 7 Upgrade To Vista Users
— it.slashdot.org — "With Windows 7 set for release in Dec. 09, Microsoft is getting ready with their free upgrade program, which allows Vista users to switch to Windows 7 when it arrives. The folks at TechARP have consistently scored accurate scoops on Microsoft ... (more) Slashdot: MS To Offer Free Windows 7 Upgrade To Vista Users
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Windows 7 Upgrade Details for XP and Vista Users [Windows 7]
lifehacker.com - 2/13/2009
Windows 7 Upgrade Details for XP and Vista Users [Windows 7]
— lifehacker.com — If you're planning to upgrade your current PC to Windows 7 when Microsoft releases their new OS, there's good and bad news for XP and Vista users. Here's a closer look at your upgrade options.... (more) Windows 7 Upgrade Details for XP and Vista Users [Windows 7]
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Windows 7 upgrade details released
Engadget — ... Vista Business to Windows 7 Professional, and Vista Ultimate users getting an upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate. Additionally, 32-bit to 64-bit upgrades will not be allowed -- but folks using the 32-bit version will get to perform a clean install of the 64-bit version, if that's what their heart desires. Lastly, a system that has a valid Vista license but is running XP under the downgrade scheme will be allowed to perform a fresh install of Windows 7. You got all that? Good. [Via SlashGear] ...

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