Posted 11/02/09 at 08:07:24 AM by Paul Lilly

National computer repair outfit Rescuecom admits "there are some compelling reasons for both business and home users to move to Windows 7, but is also cautioning Windows users not to be in such a rush to upgrade until the dust settles (and bugs are squashed).

"Transferring all their data, their digital life essentially, is one of the most common, most troubling issues that users have," said Josh Kaplan, president of Rescuecom. "Even if you're doing an in-place [upgrade], if you don't have a proper backup, you're still at risk. Without the proper preparation, moving ot a new OS is risky for anybody."

According to Kaplan, putting off an upgrade until a later date sports several advantages. Drivers will inevitably mature as more computers are designed for Windows 7, and upcoming patches will help ensure a safer upgrade. But those weren't the only reasons Kaplans says Windows users should sit tight.

"Given the economy, is that really a necessary expense right?," Kaplan questions when referring to the price of Windows 7.

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Posted 08/17/08 at 05:52:07 PM by Pulkit Chandna

A survey conducted by Ziff Davis Enterprise Research has revealed that 72% of the enterprises plan to abstain from Windows Vista despite the release of Service Pack 1. This comes at a time when most analysts expect enterprises to adopt Vista en masse.

Vista almost seems to be an anathema, for about 3/4th of the enterprises are so unequivocal in their dislike for Vista that they don’t even intend to adopt the OS three years down the line. Around 28% envisage a move to the OS anywhere between late 2008 and 2010. Half of those surveyed are not fazed by the end of XP’s retail sales and OEM distribution.

Lesson for Microsoft: The Mojave Experiment hasn’t been able to fool incredulous enterprises and it's time that MS devoted more time to addressing Vista’s glaring performance issues. Address their grievances, the tide will surely turn.

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Posted 03/18/08 at 11:37:38 AM by Mark 'Marcus_Soperus' Soper

It's been a long, looong wait for Service Pack 1, but the waiting's over. Here are the links you need to get it and other must-have support files.

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Posted 02/22/08 at 08:24:08 PM by Marcus Soperus

Windows Vista SP1's full of terrific improvements, but some software programs aren't ready for the new, improved Vista. Take time now to make sure your favorite programs are ready to roll with SP1.

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Posted 02/04/08 at 11:18:18 PM by Mark 'Marcus_Soperus' Soper

Find out why Vista SP1 "RTM" doesn't mean "ready to download" - and why you might see the wearin' of the green before the downloadin' of the code.

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Posted 12/14/07 at 05:24:16 PM by Mark Soper

Better performance and enhanced reliability are just part of what Vista SP1 brings to the table. Support for new hardware, new features, and much more is part of the package.

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Posted 11/28/07 at 10:42:29 AM by Marcus Soperus

Vista SP1's RC (Release Candidate, not the soft drink) is almost ready for public consumption - and performance improvements may be part of the menu. Find out what's being promised.

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Posted 08/31/07 at 10:23:04 AM by By Mark Soper

Microsoft reveals in detail what's in Windows Vista SP1 - at last.

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