Windows 7 - Are You Ready?

Windows 7 - Ready or not, here it comes!

Best Windows version yet... hmmm, we'll have to see about that. From all reports and reviews that I've read, the statement surely seems true enough. However, keep in mind that this is really the only OS worth mentioning since XP was developed in 1999. Wow... That's a long technology stretch! It's about time Microsoft actually develop something worth while instead of trying to collect on it's "help stop piracy" campaign.

Aside from all the pros and cons regarding this version, I do believe there are more pros than cons, but really for only techies like me. For the average user, it's going to be a difficult transition.

With Windows 7 there is no smooth upgrade path. In other words, you won't be able to pop-in a disk and click a button and 40 minutes later have a functional system. No... it's a complete reinstall. You'll have to backup your critical data, format your disk, then install Windows 7 from scratch. Yes, all your applications will also need to be reinstalled. Of course, software vendors with their new "activation required" implementations are going to make it difficult for you in some cases.

I foresee a definite uptick in business for me, but I also predict a lot of unhappy users who are going to fight change. Which brings up a good question, should we change? Is Windows 7 really worth the upgrade at this point?

Here's my opinion: if you are going to upgrade your computer hardware or computer system, then YES---make the jump. However, if you plan on keeping your existing PC without dumping anymore money into it, then NO---keep what you have until you are ready for a more significant change.

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