http://www.itworld.com/xp 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