Get Your Windows 7 Here -- Redmond Channel Partner

Barney's Blog

Get Your Windows 7 Here

Microsoft let its Windows 7 upgrade pricing out of the bag, and instead of being excited, I'm confused.

Even though the news is only about upgrading from one version of Windows 7 to another, there are myriad versions and multiple pricing plans. Even more confusing, some options may only be available for a limited time. Add in temporary free upgrades for new Vista buyers, as well as other Windows 7 options, and what should be simple is more abstruse than a Visa credit card agreement.

And I'm not sure how many consumers will suddenly realize they didn't buy an expensive-enough version of Windows 7.

Have you absorbed this pricing info? How will you upgrade? Plans and vexations equally welcome at dbarney@redmondmag.com.

Posted by Doug Barney on August 05, 2009 at 11:53 AM

Featured

The 2019 Microsoft Product Roadmap

From the next major update to Windows 10 to the next generation of HoloLens, here's what's on tap from Microsoft this year.
2019 Microsoft Conference Calendar: For Partners, IT Pros and Developers

Here's your guide to all the IT training sessions, partner meet-ups and annual Microsoft conferences you won't want to miss this year.
Microsoft Unveils Service To Keep Azure Connections Private

Azure Private Link, a new service designed to keep Azure service connections off the public Internet, is now available from Microsoft as a preview.
Microsoft Software Assurance Changes To Favor FastTrack

Some changes coming next year to Microsoft's Software Assurance licensing model will aim to steer organizations toward the FastTrack program for their training.