http://www.itworld.com/taxonomy/term/298/all xx http://www.itworld.com/offbeat/82521/windows-7-smells-far-better-than-vista Microsoft sent me two copies of Windows 7 Ultimate last Friday (the 23rd) and I installed the 64bit version on the refurbished HP mini-tower I bought last year with Vista on it. Based on my interview with William Stanek, author of the just-released Windows 7: The Definitive Guide I did for the Daily Tip on Windows 7 Upgrade, I felt sure my fairly new HP would run 64bit Windows fine. Stanek promised almost every PC bought in the last three years could run Windows 7 64bit. He's right in my case. http://www.itworld.com/offbeat/82521/windows-7-smells-far-better-than-vista#comments Offbeat Operating systems Windows Opinion 64bit upgrade Vista Windows 7 XP Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:16:50 -0400 James Gaskin 82521 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/small-business/81459/three-reasons-youll-upgrade-windows-7-time-money-and-hassle A few of you will move toward Macintosh and Linux operating systems for more of your computers, but not enough to hurt Microsoft. Windows 7 will become, for three reasons, the most popular personal computer OS in 2012 (assuming ancient Mayan predictions are wrong and we're still here). Those three reasons? Money, time, and hassle. http://www.itworld.com/small-business/81459/three-reasons-youll-upgrade-windows-7-time-money-and-hassle#comments Operating systems Small business Windows Opinion Linux Mac Vista Windows 7 XP Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:12:49 -0400 James Gaskin 81459 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/small-business/78483/chrome-netbook-operating-system-by-christmas One of the tidbits author Jerri Ledford told me during my interview to get information for the Daily Tip entry Chrome Tips and Tricks for Better Browsing was that she felt Google's Chrome operating system would be on netbooks by Christmas. Yes, that's Chrome the OS supporting Chrome the browser. A bit confusing, but if Chrome the OS is as good as Chrome the browser, we'll be happy. http://www.itworld.com/small-business/78483/chrome-netbook-operating-system-by-christmas#comments Operating systems Small business Windows Opinion Chrome OS Google Linux netbook XP Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:34:04 -0400 James Gaskin 78483 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/small-business/77750/windows-7-upgrade-mess-is-depressing For an information company, Microsoft seems clueless on providing clear directions and upgrade paths. What upgrade option do you choose? How much does a Windows 7 upgrade cost? Anywhere from $60 to $300, depending on which of the many conflicting stories you believe. And if you want to upgrade from an XP system, your options range somewhere between “no way” and “plan to spend 20+ hours on the project.” Why can we not get a straight answer? What's with the dumb Windows 7 upgrade chart? http://www.itworld.com/small-business/77750/windows-7-upgrade-mess-is-depressing#comments Operating systems Small business Windows Opinion Laplink upgrade Vista Windows 7 XP Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:19:52 -0400 James Gaskin 77750 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/small-business/76516/microsoft-throws-windows-7-discount-bone-smbs-throw-it-back Take the bone Microsoft is throwing us with the measly Windows 7 upgrade discount and throw that bone back. If Windows 7 Professional Upgrade isn't worth $199 until Microsoft has had time to add a service pack or at least some tweaks, it's not worth $169 with the discount before the service pack. Ignore this discount. http://www.itworld.com/small-business/76516/microsoft-throws-windows-7-discount-bone-smbs-throw-it-back#comments Operating systems Small business Windows Opinion upgrade Vista Windows Windows 7 XP Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:37:33 -0400 James Gaskin 76516 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/small-business/72303/rtm-day-windows-7-should-ship-october I admit surprise that Windows 7 is on track to ship this October in time for holiday shopping and end of year tax purchases. Last year, I would have bet money this would not happen. But the more I read about Windows 7, the more I am convinced it may wash the bad taste of Vista away. http://www.itworld.com/small-business/72303/rtm-day-windows-7-should-ship-october#comments Operating systems Small business Windows Opinion RTM Vista Windows 7 XP Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:22:40 -0400 James Gaskin 72303 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/small-business/71973/more-windows-7-your-netbook-arguments As we get closer to the promised release date of Windows 7 (we'll see if it really does appear in October), both hype and tempers rise. Add in the netbook question, which forced Microsoft to keep XP available since Vista does so poorly on the underpowered netbook processors, and hype and tempers rub together to create some sparks. http://www.itworld.com/small-business/71973/more-windows-7-your-netbook-arguments#comments Hardware Open Source Personal tech Small business Windows Opinion Linux netbook Vista Windows 7 XP Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:53:31 -0400 James Gaskin 71973 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/small-business/68813/windows-7-ship-october-install-yours-april The comments from Microsofties about dumping your Vista plans make more sense now that Microsoft Sets Windows 7 Launch for October 22. I have to admit surprise that Microsoft will get Windows 7 out the door so quickly, but it also makes me nervous that Windows 7 is really Vista Version 2. That approach makes for a quick upgrade, but not necessarily a better operating system for users, especially small business users. http://www.itworld.com/small-business/68813/windows-7-ship-october-install-yours-april#comments Operating systems Small business Storage Windows Opinion April upgrade Vista Windows 7 XP Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:19:45 -0400 James Gaskin 68813 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/windows/68512/windows-7-alluring-xp-migration-x-factor Corporate migration to Windows 7 may be less about evaluating the new Microsoft operating system and more about how to properly gauge the correct time to get XP off client desktops. http://www.itworld.com/windows/68512/windows-7-alluring-xp-migration-x-factor#comments Windows Analysis Windows 7 XP Thu, 28 May 2009 16:30:16 -0400 ITworld staff 68512 at http://www.itworld.com http://www.itworld.com/windows/67988/microsoft-analysts-tell-companies-kill-vista-plans The Microsoft executive in charge of Windows urged some companies this week to dump Vista deployment plans and shift to Windows 7 http://www.itworld.com/windows/67988/microsoft-analysts-tell-companies-kill-vista-plans#comments Windows News Vista Windows 7 XP Fri, 15 May 2009 15:54:27 -0400 ITworld staff 67988 at http://www.itworld.com