Windows 7, Microsoft’s newest operating system will be released on October 22. If you purchase a new computer today, it will most likely come with Windows Vista installed. To keep PC sales strong until October, some stores and manufacturer’s are offering a free upgrade copy of Windows 7 after it’s released if you purchase a new PC before October.
A frequent question I am asked lately is if people should upgrade their current operating system (Windows XP or Windows Vista) to Windows 7. If your PC currently has Windows XP, then I do not recommend upgrading your current computer. However if you need a new computer, if you can wait for Windows 7 it would be a good choice rather than getting a new computer today with Windows Vista.
If you currently have a PC with Windows Vista, upgrading to Windows 7 may be a worthwhile upgrade. Once Windows 7 is available and we’ve had experience with the upgrade process, I will advise further.