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The wait is almost over for staunch XP users who have decided to skip Windows Vista altogether and wait for what's next. That would be Windows 7, and Microsoft this week announced plans to launch its upcoming OS on October 22, a little over five months from now.
"The feedback from the release candidate has been good," said Bill Veghte, Microsoft Senior Vice President, during an interview with CNet.
Windows 7, now in Release Candidate form, has generally been well received by the public who have had a chance to play with the beta versions and now the RC. Those looking to put off buying a copy of Windows 7 will still be able to rock the RC until March 1, 2010, at which point the PC will begin shutting down every two hours. On June 1, 2010, the RC will officially expire.
Getting back to the retail version, Microsoft confirmed it will offer a "technology guarantee," which will give those who buy a Vista-based machined near the launch date a free or discounted version of Windows 7. Microsoft was short on details, but did say that pricing will be up to the OEMs to decide, and that the upgrade program will apply to Vista Home Premium and up.
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